All relatives used in a risk assessment should be on the same side of the family unless otherwise stated.
If your patient’s family history does not fit into the structure below please contact the Genetics Department and ask to speak to the on-call SPR.
Telephone: 0191 2418721
fdr = first degree relative (parent, sibling or child);
sdr = second degree relative (grandparent, aunt/uncle or grandchild)
Green
Population low risk
1 fdr diagnosed at any age with ovarian cancer (no other family history of cancer)
Amber
Risk possibly increased – refer for further assessment with completed FHQ
- 2 fdr or 1 fdr and 1 sdr with ovaria cancer diagnosed at any age
- 1 fdr with ovarian cancer and 1 or more with breast or colorectal cancer
Red
High risk
Refer for Genetic assessment.