Preventive Care for Individuals with a Strong Family History of Cancer
Turning “quiet worry” into a calm, actionable plan
When breast, ovarian, colorectal, pancreatic, thyroid, or multiple cancers have appeared in your family,
the question “Could it happen to me?” often lingers in the background.
The good news: hereditary cancers represent only 5–10 % of all cases — yet this small percentage is the most preventable when identified early.
First Step: Confirm Whether You Belong to a High-Risk Group
Further evaluation is worthwhile if any of the following apply:
- Two or more first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) diagnosed with cancer
- One relative diagnosed before age 50
- Rare cancers in the family (ovarian, male breast, pancreatic)
- One person with two or more primary cancers
- Known carrier of BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, or other established mutations
Screening Rhythm: Earlier and More Targeted Than Average-Risk Individuals
High-risk screening is always “earlier + enhanced”:
- High breast-cancer risk → annual MRI + ultrasound from age 25–30; add mammography after 40
- Lynch syndrome / colorectal risk → colonoscopy every 1–2 years starting at age 25
- Ovarian-cancer risk → transvaginal ultrasound + CA-125 every 6 months from age 30–35
- Thyroid-cancer family history → annual neck ultrasound + thyroid function tests
- Poly-cancer families → optional RGCC CTC or Onco-D-clare blood-based early detection as a complement
Lifestyle Choices: Simple Daily Habits That Lower Risk by 30–50 %
These changes are gentle yet powerfully protective:
- Maintain BMI 18.5–24
- 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly (brisk walking, swimming, yoga all count)
- Mediterranean-style eating: abundant vegetables, healthy fats, minimal red & processed meat
- No smoking; alcohol limited to ≤7 standard drinks/week for women, ≤14 for men
- 7–8 hours of quality sleep + stress management (mindfulness, meditation)
Chemoprevention & Risk-Reducing Surgery: Always Your Decision
When genetic testing confirms very high risk, options can be discussed with your physician:
- BRCA1/2 carriers → tamoxifen/raloxifene or risk-reducing mastectomy/ovariectomy
- Lynch syndrome → daily low-dose aspirin to reduce colorectal risk
All surgical prevention remains a personal choice, never an obligation
Genetic Testing & Ultra-Early Detection: From Unknown to Known
We offer:
- Comprehensive hereditary cancer gene panel (30+ genes in one test)
- RGCC Onco-D-clare ultra-early cancer screening via circulating tumour cells
- Annual full-body health review with tumour-marker trend charts
Summary
A family history of cancer does not mean “it will definitely happen”.
It means you have the opportunity to stop cancer before it starts.
Regular screening, sensible lifestyle habits, and professional guidance turn worry into confidence.
If you would like to know whether earlier or intensified screening is right for you, or wish to explore genetic and ultra-early detection options, please feel welcome to contact us.
Our team will provide the most detailed interpretation and the gentlest guidance, helping you choose the prevention rhythm that feels most reassuring.
Your health and your family’s health
deserve to be protected in the most scientific and compassionate way possible.
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