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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health suggests genetic testing for those who may be at a higher risk of cancer. Genetic testing may be suggested to those who have a family history of cancer.

Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.