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Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results

To address the lack of data, researchers at the National Institute of Health set up a study to look at outcomes after abnormal cfDNA tests—and specifically look for cancer in patients. Women were enrolled if they were pregnant or recently postpartum and had no known cancers. Another big requirement was that they had received some […]

December 5, 2024 | cancer, cfDNA, chromosomes, Health, NEJM, pregnancy, prenatal, Science | No comments

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