Who should consider targeted cancer risk testing?
Targeted cancer risk testing is suitable for individuals who want to understand their genetic predisposition to a specific type of cancer, even without a known family history. Rather than looking for a single high-impact mutation, these tests use polygenic risk scoring (PRS) to assess how multiple genetic variants combine to influence your overall risk.
This approach is particularly useful for common cancers such as breast, prostate, colorectal and melanoma, where risk is influenced by many small genetic factors rather than one dominant mutation. It can be relevant for people who want a more proactive understanding of their long-term health risk, or who may have general concern but no clear inherited condition.
It may also support those looking to take earlier or more structured action around screening, lifestyle changes or monitoring, based on a personalised risk profile rather than population averages.
