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Cancer patients in England to be offered chance to avoid toxic side-effects – The Guardian
New test will probe genetics to predict reaction to chemotherapy and tailor treatment
CancerNew test will probe genetics to predict reaction to chemotherapy and tailor treatment
Mon 28 Dec 2020 06.00 GMT
Cancer patients in England will be offered a new test which aims to tailor treatments to their genetics and avoid toxic side-effects.
People with some cancers will receive a blood test which detects whether they are genetically prone to experiencing the more serious effects of chemotherapy drugs.
Approximately 38,000 people start chemotherapy treatment with a group of drugs called…
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