People with genetic mutation undergo stomach removal to prevent diffuse gastric cancer
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Updated · NPR · Apr 27
People with genetic mutation undergo stomach removal to prevent diffuse gastric cancer
10 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 27
Many Maori families, including Karyn Paringatai's, face this rare cancer risk due to a hereditary mutation causing early deaths.
Affected individuals must choose between living with the risk or undergoing total gastrectomy, a life-altering surgery that removes the entire stomach.
The discovery of this genetic link has led to increased awareness and difficult preventive decisions among Maori communities and others with similar hereditary risks.
A genetic test reveals a fatal risk. How do you make the right choice?
Your DNA can save your life but cost you insurance. Why hasn't NZ banned this?
Can science offer a cure for hereditary cancer beyond removing an entire organ?
Life-saving surgery has a hidden cost. What are the unknown long-term impacts?
How does a Māori community protect its sacred genetic data in global research?