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Calls for national approach to genetic testing and cancer awareness

Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic variants in people who developed severe COVID-19
Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic variants in people who developed severe COVID-19. Source: Getty Images

A new study has found an alarming number of Australians are unaware of the benefits of genetic testing and wouldn’t get tested even if a family member was found to have a cancer caused by a genetic mutation. A national campaign aims to raise people's awareness and lead them to act.


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By Danielle Robertson, Phillippa Carisbrooke

Presented by Henrieta Bendo

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A new study has found an alarming number of Australians are unaware of the benefits of genetic testing and wouldn’t get tested even if a family member was found to have a cancer caused by a genetic mutation. A national campaign aims to raise people's awareness and lead them to act.



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