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Study Reveals Urgent Need for Diverse Cancer Research
6/12/2025
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- A groundbreaking study by Genomics England, featured in The Lancet Oncology, reveals a critical gap in cancer research: the underrepresentation of diverse populations. Analyzing data from over 14,000 patients, researchers discovered fewer actionable genetic changes among non-European participants. This underscores the urgent need for inclusivity in genetic studies to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment for all.
