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Thousands more women could discover they’re at increased risk of breast cancer as scientists identify 4 new linked genes

SCIENTISTS have found four more genes that raise breast cancer risk, according to a study.

They say screening could detect more women at risk by checking for more warning signs in DNA.

Current genetic tests focus heavily on the BRCA “Jolie” genes, nicknamed after ‘Tomb Raider’ actress Angelina because she carries one.

A team involving Cambridge University researchers say they found at least four more high-risk genes while scanning the DNA of 243,00 women.

Breast cancer is the most common tumour type in Britain, affecting 56,000 women per year.

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