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Cancer Genetics
Editorial highlights issues facing acceptance of cancer genetics uses
December 28th, 2004
A clinical geneticist with Guys Hospital, London, England, recently published an article in Lancet Oncology about the issues facing acceptance of cancer genetics applications. "The advancement of knowledge in genetics will have a profound effect on prediction, prevention, and treatment of cancer. It has the potential to offer more personalized healthcare that accords with an individual's genetic profile," wrote G. Pichert. He continued, "However, the complex medical, ethical, legal, and psychosocial issues brought by our ability to test healthy individuals for cancer predisposition and the fast pace of advances in genetics pose great...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2004-12-28)
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