Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry have increased cancer risk

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2025-01-16

London (PA Media/dpa) - Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry have been identified as having a gene mutation which puts them at a higher risk of developing cancer. The NHS in England initiated a genetic testing programme for people with Jewish backgrounds because of their higher risk of some cancers. Now new data from the programme, shared with the PA news agency, show that 235 people have been identified as having a higher risk of cancer. Thes......

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