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Genome Sequencing Saves Eye, Cuts Surgery for 63-Year-Old

6/18/2026

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Whole Genome Sequencing at Addenbrooke’s Hospital identified Laraine Chung’s tumour as a benign meningioma.
The test’s DNA analysis allowed doctors to plan a less extensive surgery.
Without the test, 63-year-old Chung would have faced a more complex operation that could have threatened her eye.
After receiving the results, Peterborough carer Chung felt huge relief that she would not lose her eye.

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Whole Genome Sequencing at Addenbrooke’s Hospital identified Laraine Chung’s tumour as a benign meningioma.
The test’s DNA analysis allowed doctors to plan a less extensive surgery.
Without the test, 63-year-old Chung would have faced a more complex operation that could have threatened her eye.
After receiving the results, Peterborough carer Chung felt huge relief that she would not lose her eye.