1 in 10 pancreatic cancers happen because of inherited gene changes. People diagnosed with pancreatic cancer might be offered a genetic test if they meet certain national criteria.
This leaflet provides more information about:
- what causes pancreatic cancer
- why you might be offered a genetic test, what a genetic test is, the possible results from genetic testing and what they could mean
- what will happen if you decide to agree to genetic testing, and signposting to further information and support.