AAP General News (Australia)
02-17-2004
Vic: Australian first for cancer gene test
MELBOURNE, Feb 17 AAP - Australia has its first baby to be screened to avoid a cancer-causing
genetic mutation, The Age said today.
The paper said IVF baby Nathan Charles Runciman, who was born on January 20, was an
eight-cell embryo when two of his cells were removed to test for the cancer gene carried
by his mother, Kerrie Runciman.
The tests showed he was clear of the gene, which causes bowel cancer.
Mrs Runciman told The Age she was "so happy he won't get the disease".
"I would not want anyone to go through what I have been through," Mrs Runciman said.
"It's a relief to know he doesn't have the gene."
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