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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Mutations tied to cancer risk found in 17 million Americans, researchers warn

Some 17 million Americans are living with genetic mutations tied to an increased risk of getting cancer, Cleveland Clinic researchers warned Monday.

And the more than 3,400 mutations identified – mutations that impact people regardless of personal or family history with the disease – may be more common than previously believed, they said in a statement shared alongside a new study of more than 400,000 people.

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