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NHS gene check is helping children with cancer [View all]
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgk4r308mroNHS gene check is helping children with cancer
2 hours ago
By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor
Children with cancer are getting better treatment thanks to a genetic test the NHS has been offering, say experts.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) checks the entire DNA code of the tumour to identify each cancer-causing mutation.
That information helps doctors quickly decide what medicines will work best.
It can also give clues about why the cancer occurred and whether family members might be at risk too.
[...]
2 hours ago
By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor
Children with cancer are getting better treatment thanks to a genetic test the NHS has been offering, say experts.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) checks the entire DNA code of the tumour to identify each cancer-causing mutation.
That information helps doctors quickly decide what medicines will work best.
It can also give clues about why the cancer occurred and whether family members might be at risk too.
[...]
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