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CDC: Genetic Testing

KEY POINTS What it is Genetic testing looks for genetic changes, sometimes called mutations or variants, in your DNA. Some genetic changes can cause disease

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CDC: Pharmacogenomics

KEY POINTS What it is Pharmacogenomics is an important example of the field of precision medicine, which aims to tailor medical treatment to each person or

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CDC: About Lynch Syndrome

KEY POINTS What Lynch syndrome is Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal (colon)

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CDC: Obesity and Cancer

KEY POINTS Overview People are overweight or have obesity when they weigh more than what doctors consider a healthy weight for their height. Body mass

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CDC: Tobacco and Cancer

KEY POINTS Overview Note: This page refers to tobacco products that are made and sold by tobacco companies. It does not include traditional tobacco used by

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CDC: Alcohol and Cancer

WHAT TO KNOW Overview Drinking alcohol raises your risk of getting several kinds of cancer: Some studies show that drinking three or more drinks that

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