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Daily Mirror UK|July 03, 2024
NHS gene check for children spots tumour-causing mutations in huge boost for thousands of patients
MARTIN BAGOT
GAMECHANGER

A BREAKTHROUGH DNA test could help thousands of child cancer patients on the NHS.

Whole genome sequencing checks the entire genetic code of a tumour and identifies every single cancer-causing mutation.

WGS could replace hundreds of tests to identify what is driving cancer and any risk to siblings.

It provides results within 10 days and could lead to quicker decisions on the best treatments.

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