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Cambridge Study Reveals Genetic Risks in Wilms Tumour

1/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals has uncovered genetic variations in 137 children battling Wilms tumour, a kidney cancer primarily affecting those under five. These inherited changes not only heighten cancer risk but also shape tumour growth and treatment outcomes, raising concerns about the potential for secondary cancers in the future.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals has uncovered genetic variations in 137 children battling Wilms tumour, a kidney cancer primarily affecting those under five. These inherited changes not only heighten cancer risk but also shape tumour growth and treatment outcomes, raising concerns about the potential for secondary cancers in the future.