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Rare Gene Variant Causes Cancer Risk

Updated 2026-06-26 16:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Tracy Hutchinson, a woman with a rare variant of the TP53 gene, faces an extremely high risk of developing cancer. She undergoes regular screening and lives in constant anxiety due to her condition.

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New Scientist

I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene

A rare variant of a gene called TP53 means Tracy Hutchinson has an extreme risk of developing cancer anywhere in her body, causing endless anxiety and requiring regular whole-body MRIs and other screening

2026-06-26 15:00 UTC