Cancer patients in England to be offered chance to avoid toxic side-effects

New test will probe genetics to predict reaction to chemotherapy and tailor treatment Cancer patients in England will be offered a new test which aims to tailor treatments to their genetics and avoid toxic side-effects.People with some cancers will receive a blood test which detects whether they are genetically prone to experiencing the more serious effects of chemotherapy drugs. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/28/cancer-patients-in-england-to-be-offered-chance-to-avoid-toxic-side-effects #cancer #england #health #society #uk_news #nhs