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DNA test reveals 80 markers for inherited cancer risk (Topic not CLL specific)

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This is breast and prostate, but similar work is being done in CLL.

Study author Prof Doug Easton said: "We're on the verge of being able to use our knowledge of these genetic variations to develop test that could complement breast cancer screening and take us a step closer to having an effective prostate cancer screening programme."

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