Dealing with the anxiety

At the beginning of the appointment, it is important to clarify all doubts, to reduce the anxiety of a possible familial cancer diagnosis.

How will the disease affect me?
And what about my family?

It is normal to develop some anxiety when there is a possibility of disease, especially when the disease is cancer. This is often aggravated by not knowing how it could affect you and your family. 

To learn what you can do to prevent cancer should help reducing anxiety, by returning some control over the situation to you.

Be comfortable asking any question. It is essential to establish a trusting relationship with the health professionals from the risk clinic. They are professionally and emotionally trained to help and support you through potentially difficult decisions.