Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Jun 2021
New cancer gene test: are you eligible?
29 June 2021 - In a world first, young Australians will be offered a genetic test to discover whether they carry cancer causing genes.
Ten thousand young Australians aged between 18 and 40 will be given a free genetic test to discover whether they carry cancer causing genes.
The world first program will allow affected people to take preventive measures such as yearly colonoscopies or have their breasts removed to prevent cancer.
