Cancer Risk Genetic Testing

At Jeen, our private genetic testing for cancer uses a simple cheek swab you can do at home. Your DNA is analysed in a certified lab to look for inherited changes that may increase your cancer risk. Whether you are in London or anywhere in the UK, our private cancer screening helps you take control of your health with expert guidance from our genetic counsellors and clinical team.

If you are looking for comprehensive genetic testing to check for inherited risks linked to breast, ovarian, prostate, bowel, pancreatic, or skin cancers, Jeen offers at-home DNA tests across the UK. The test analyses 50 carefully chosen genes, each backed by strong scientific evidence linked to cancer risk. Our testing gives you a clearer view of your genetic risk and helps you make confident, informed decisions about your health.

Some tests, such as mammograms or FIT tests, are used to screen for or diagnose cancer. At Jeen, we offer genetic testing that looks for inherited gene changes that could raise your risk of certain cancers, often before any symptoms appear. It does not detect cancer itself, but it gives you the chance to take early, proactive steps like tailored screening or prevention. With this insight, you can understand your health better and stay one step ahead.

Jeen Health offers a range of genetic cancer risk panels designed to identify inherited gene changes that may increase the risk of certain cancers. Available options include: targeted multi-gene panels, focusing on a defined set of clinically actionable genes linked to cancers such as breast, ovarian, bowel, or prostate cancer; comprehensive multi-gene panels, analysing a broader range of cancer-related genes (some genes are included only in specific cases and require approval from our genetic counsellors due to limited clinical evidence); and known familial variant testing, for individuals with a close relative known to carry a cancer-related genetic variant. All options are discussed during a consultation with one of our genetic counsellors or clinical geneticists, who will help you choose the most appropriate test and understand its benefits and limitations.

Our partner lab uses accurate and advanced technology, examining the target regions of your DNA about 50 times to make sure the results are reliable. While no genetic test can tell you if you will or will not get cancer, accurate testing can help give you useful insights about your personal risk. While no test can guarantee you will or will not get cancer, ours gives you trusted insights to help you plan ahead.

At Jeen, you will have a consultation with a genetic counsellor, receive an at-home cheek swab kit, and send it back by post. Your DNA is then analysed in a certified lab, which typically takes up to four weeks from when your sample reaches the laboratory. Results are shared with you as soon as they are ready, so you can take the next steps with confidence.

If you have a family history of cancer, genetic testing can provide useful information about your own risk. With support from Jeen’s expert genetic counsellors, your genetic test results can help you make informed decisions around risk management and plan ahead with confidence.

If you have a close relative who carries a change in a gene that is confirmed to increase risk of developing cancer, you may choose to have a genetic test to find out if you carry the same gene change. In this case, it is helpful if you can provide a copy of your relative’s genetic test report to ensure the most accurate targeted testing possible.