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The push to expand testing for cancer predisposition

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., and 10% of it comes from inherited gene mutations. Tests for genetic risk factors are inexpensive, and yet many people don't take them.

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Nell Greenfieldboyce
Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent.