New tissue preservation technique could triple NHS genetic testing access for cancer patients
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Janine Machin
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A new technique for preserving tissue samples, pioneered in Cambridge, could significantly expand access to Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on the NHS. Currently available for all children with cancer (up to age 25) and adults with certain cancers (advanced ovarian, triple negative breast, some sarcomas, blood cancers), this method could treble the number of patients eligible for genetic testing. The approach aims to improve cancer outcomes by enabling more personalized treatment decisions based on genetic profiling.
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