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What is genetic risk?
Genetic risk means you have certain inherited genes that make you more likely to develop a particular disease, like breast cancer. This story highlights that current NHS screening guidelines might not be catching all women under 50 with these higher genetic risks, meaning many could miss out on earlier checks that might save lives.
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