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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

Publication Date: June 26, 2026·Reading Time: 5 min·Trust 82 / 100·Category: Science
I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene
Summary

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

Main Story

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

This article was categorized under science based on the title and source information. The publication date is Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:34 GMT.

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  • 01I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene
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  • 01Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:34 GMT: New Scientist published the report.
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