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'Viking gene' cancer risk testing to be rolled out across Scotland
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Scotland is launching a genetic testing program for thousands of people with ancestral links to Orkney and Shetland to identify 'Viking gene' variants. These variants are linked to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers, allowing for earlier intervention.
Thousands with ancestral links to Westray in Orkney and Whalsay in Shetland are to be offered testing for gene linked to increased risk of cancer
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