Family cancer resources

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Cancer Genetics Education Resource Directory

The Cancer Genetics Education Resource Directory provides a list of Australian publications and resources for health professionals and the public, many of which are available online.

The web-based family cancers directory includes information on types of family cancers, genetic testing, family cancer clinics and a searchable directory of resources.

Click here to access the genetics directory.

Recommended websites:

• For information about breast cancer, ovarian cancer and research visit the National Breast Cancer Centre.
• Cancer Council Victoria has information about cancers, genetic testing and services in Victoria.
• The Centre for Genetics Education NSW provides current and relevant genetics information for individuals and family members affected by genetic conditions and the professionals who work with them.
• Hereditary Cancer Registers in NSW provides information on familial bowel cancers and some rare syndromes plus information about registers and how to contact them.