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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Baby Freddie’s ‘completely out of the blue’ cancer detected by genetic screening

Freddie Underhay’s rare genetic eye cancer was detected as a result of his family’s participation in ‘world leading’ genetic study (handout/PA) -

A baby was found to have a rare eye cancer and his sight is expected to be saved thanks to a new screening tool which is being assessed for widespread use.

Families across England are taking part in a “world-leading research study” which is screening 100,000 newborn babies in England for dozens of genetic conditions.

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