"National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre has  developed an online tool to assist health professionals in assessing a woman’s risk of ovarian or breast cancer based on family history.

The online tool takes a doctor and patient through a maximum of eight questions, collecting information about both sides of the family. Based on the answers supplied, the tool categorises a woman’s risk of developing ovarian or breast cancer and provides management options based on the risk level.

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre has developed information to help women understand their family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Family history can provide an indication of your chance of developing either disease.