Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect Jolie' gene
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Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect Jolie' gene
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"Tens of thousands of patients will be able to check whether they are at risk of developing cancer as the NHS creates a first-of-its-kind database for genes linked to the disease. The health service said it is building a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer as part of a 10-year plan to improve the prevention and treatment of the disease."
The Independent requests reader donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across topics and keeps content free of paywalls, relying on supporters who can afford contributions. The publication investigates issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and produces documentaries highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The NHS is creating a 120-gene database as part of a 10-year plan to improve cancer prevention and treatment. The register will include genes linked to higher cancer risk, enabling patients and family members to compare genetic profiles, pursue earlier screening, and receive more personalised care.
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