Test risk of breast cancer from home with new FDA-approved DNA kit by 23andMe

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Test risk of breast cancer from home with new FDA-approved DNA kit by 23andMeBy analyzing DNA collected through a saliva sample, the test detects increased risk of developing breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.
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