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Mayo research using DNA to catch cancer, other medical conditions earlier

Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the cost-effectiveness of genomic research to detect certain diseases earlier, including breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Ovarian cancer symptoms and treatment options

Gynecologic surgeon Dr. Tri Dinh explains why ovarian cancer is hard to detect, options for reducing ovarian cancer risk, and how the disease is treated.

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Large-scale exome sequencing project aims to accelerate discoveries, save lives

Mayo Clinic is sequencing the exomes of tens of thousands of people from diverse backgrounds to investigate large-scale patterns of distinctive mutations that fuel disease.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Genetic abnormalities and cancer risk

Physician assistant Casey Swanson responds to a question about cancer risk and genetic testing for a BRCA2 mutation.