Referral

Recommended referral criteria for breast cancer

Any woman concerned about her family history should be referred for a comprehensive risk assessment, and screening recommendations.

Genetic testing should be discussed with patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer AND meet one of the following criteria:

• Jewish Ancestry
• Diagnosed <  age 45
• Bilateral breast cancer < age 60
• Triple negative tumour
• Ovarian cancer
• Male breast cancer
• Parent/child or sibling meeting above criteria 

Recommended referral criteria for colorectal cancer

Genetic testing should be discussed with patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer AND meet one of the following criteria:

• Abnormal tumour testing (MSIH or absent IHC)
• Diagnosed < age 50
• Diagnosed < age 60 AND TILS, signet ring formation or mucinous
• Endometrial / ovarian cancer
• Multiple bowel polyps
• 2+ relatives with colorectal cancer / endometrial or ovarian cancer

OR

• Personal history of multiple Adenomas (10+)

If you would like to refer one of your patients, please use the following options:

• Please click here to complete referral form online
• Fax completed referral form to 01223 281316
• Scan and e-mail to [email protected]

You can download a GeneHealth UK referral form below:

Referral form for breast cancer genetic testing

Referral form for colorectal cancer genetic testing

Alternatively you can call us on 0800 331 7177.

If you would like to write to us, our address is:

GeneHealth UK
1 The Mill 
Copley Hill Business Park 
Cambridge Road 
Cambridge 
CB22 3GN