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Current Gene Screens Miss Many at High Cancer Risk: Study

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THURSDAY, July 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As good as many genetic tests might be, a deeper look at the DNA of over 44,000 people identified many who carried g

Current Gene Screens Miss Many at High Cancer Risk: Study

New research into the 'exomes' of over 44,000 people uncovered many with cancer-causing genes that were otherwise not detected

The mutations were linked to heightened risks for colon, breast and ovarian cancers

People from minority groups may be especially prone to missing out on quality genetic screening

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