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Calls for national approach to genetic testing and cancer awareness

A new study has found 1-in-3 Australians would not consider a genetic test even if a cancer gene mutation was found in their family

A new study finds one in three Australians would not consider a genetic test even if a cancer gene mutation was found in their family Source: Getty Images

The benefits of genetic testing in treating and preventing cancer is the focus of a new campaign by Pink Hope.


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By Danielle Robertson, Phillippa Carisbrooke

Presented by Phillippa Carisbrooke

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The benefits of genetic testing in treating and preventing cancer is the focus of a new campaign by Pink Hope.



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