18/10/2026
🧬 A little while back, I had the opportunity to present to colleagues in South Africa about the specialist work we do at the Genetics Haematology Clinic at King’s College Hospital, sharing our experience of supporting patients and families at risk of or affected by inherited predisposition to haematological malignancies.
As a genetic counsellor, I work with patients who are at risk of, or have a confirmed inherited predisposition to, blood cancers. Our clinic also supports patients with bone marrow failure syndromes and other rare disorders that can increase the risk of haematological malignancies.
My role involves helping patients understand the implications of genetic testing, discussing what results may mean for them and their families, and supporting informed decisions around their care and ongoing management. A key part of this work is recognising that a genetic diagnosis can have implications beyond the individual patient, sometimes affecting entire families.
Alongside our clinical work, we’re involved in improving care and developing guidance for patients with these rare and complex conditions. Recently I worked with the UK Cancer Genetics Group (UKCGG), DC Action and experts in the field to host a meeting focused on developing consensus guidelines for people living with telomere biology disorders in the UK.
It was great to share our specialist work with colleagues in South Africa and to contribute to conversations around this evolving area of genomic medicine.
I’m passionate about the role genetic counselling plays in helping patients and families navigate complex genetic information and access appropriate testing and support.
At CKE genetics, we support patients at risk of a range of inherited predispositions to cancers.
You or your patients can learn more and book appointments here: https://ckegenetics.co.uk/
