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Back to EpisodesNHS Expands Genetic Testing for Cancer Patients
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The NHS introduces a new genetic test for cancer patients from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, scanning for a fifth variant in the DPYD gene that can cause severe side effects. This update addresses a research gap that left minority patients at higher risk, and its expected to improve treatment outcomes and reduce inequalities in healthcare.
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