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.
Non-urgent advice: Local printing instructions
To print this resource locally, you will need to do the following:
- 'Page Sizing and Handling' - select the 'booklet' option.
- Choose Both sides if your printer does automatic double-sided (duplex) printing. Choose Front side only (print, flip, and reinsert) if it does not.
- Sheets from/to: Leave on All.
- Binding: Set to Left.
- Check the preview to the right to ensure everything looks correct, then click Print.
- If your printer does not print on both sides (i.e. duplex) you should get a prompt to re-insert the pages to begin printing on the reverse side. Ensure they are the correct orientation so that pages do not appear upside down.
For any queries relating to printing or local Trust use of this leaflet please contact Ian Kingsbury, Communications Lead: i.kingsbury@nhs.net