New photo GP test could soon tell women their lifetime risk of developing breast cancer

WOMEN may soon be told their lifetime risk of developing breast cancer when they visit their GP.

Scientists have devised the most comprehensive test yet to predict risk.

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It combines family history, 300 genetic markers and a raft of information on their current health.

This includes their weight, boozing habits, age at menopause and use of hormone replacements.

Experts at the University of Cambridge developed the check, which is now undergoing trials.

Doctors extract DNA from a blood sample and enter information into a website to get a personal risk score. This could be used to tailor breast cancer screening and use of prev- entative drugs.

Those at a higher risk could be invited for more regular checks or put on the drug tamoxifen.

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Study leader Professor Antonis Antoniou said: “This is the first time anyone has combined so many elements into one breast cancer prediction tool.

“We hope this means more people can be diagnosed early and survive the disease for longer.”

The test is being trial- led at about a dozen UK GP surgeries and clinics.

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