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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

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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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