Detect cancer risk

Women in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas are being offered support to help identify their risk of ovarian cancer.

Around 15 per cent of ovarian cancer cases are linked to genetic mutations, which increase the likelihood of developing ovarian and other cancers.

This equates to more than 1,000 women a year in the UK whose lives could potentially be saved.

Ovarian Cancer Action has developed its Hereditary Cancer Risk Tool to help people identify their cancer risk, as well as the riskreducing options available.

The tool asks a series of questions regarding an individual’s family history of cancer and compares answers to the national testing eligibility guidelines.

It then clearly explains next steps should an individual choose to pursue testing on the NHS, and reminds every user of the importance of symptoms awareness regardless of genetic status.

To explore your hereditary cancer risk online visit the website: ovarian.org.uk/ risktool

Ovarian Cancer Action is the UK’s ovarian cancer research charity and its aim is to fund research that saves lives. The Rutherglen Reformer is looking for people aged 13 and above to establish their own delivery round.

You’ll earn 27p for every paper you deliver (plus all those tips – fingers crossed). All you have to do is have at least 10 customers signed up. For more info call 07790 922233.