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SUMMARY:Cancer Genetics and Cancer Registration - Fiona McRonald\, Public 
 Health England
DTSTART:20151118T150000Z
DTEND:20151118T160000Z
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CONTACT:Peter Treasure
DESCRIPTION:The contribution of genetics to the development of cancer has 
 only truly been recognised since the early 1970s\, however it is now known
  that DNA alterations underlie all cancers. By identifying which genes are
  involved in cancer\, it is becoming increasingly possible to design treat
 ment regimes that are personalised to the specific genetics of the patient
  and their tumour. Since the completion of the Human Genome Sequencing pro
 ject in 2003\, our ability to sequence DNA has increased exponentially\; o
 ur understanding of cancer genetic science and its therapeutic application
 s is therefore growing rapidly\, and will continue to do so for the forese
 eable future. It is therefore important that clinically useful genetic dat
 a are captured and recorded within the rich dataset of the National Cancer
  Registration Service. This talk will give a very basic introduction to ce
 lls\, DNA and genes\, and their significance in cancer and its treatment. 
 It is aimed at non-scientists\, so no prior knowledge of genetics is assum
 ed!
LOCATION:National Cancer Registration Service\, Unit E\, Magog Court\, Hin
 ton Way\, Cambridge
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