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flag NHS England launches world-first genetic registry to identify inherited cancer risks and enable early intervention.

flag 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. flag 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. flag It builds on the successful Lynch syndrome register and will automatically invite high-risk individuals for monitoring. flag The initiative aims to improve early detection, support tailored treatments, and modernize NHS care through data-driven prevention. flag Experts and advocacy groups praise it as transformative for those with hereditary cancer risks, emphasizing equitable access and coordinated care.

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