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NHS England launches world-first genetic registry to identify inherited cancer risks and enable early intervention.
NHS England has launched a “world-first” genetic database, the National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register, to identify individuals with inherited gene variants increasing cancer risk.
Part of a 10-year cancer strategy, the system enables earlier screening, personalized care, and preventive treatments by comparing patient DNA to a national registry.
It builds on the successful Lynch syndrome register and will automatically invite high-risk individuals for monitoring.
The initiative aims to improve early detection, support tailored treatments, and modernize NHS care through data-driven prevention.
Experts and advocacy groups praise it as transformative for those with hereditary cancer risks, emphasizing equitable access and coordinated care.
El NHS de Inglaterra pone en marcha el primer registro genético del mundo para identificar los riesgos hereditarios de cáncer y permitir una intervención temprana.