Genetic testing has begun on the Orkney island of Westray for a gene variant linked to a higher risk of breast cancer.
All adults on Westray who have grandparents from the island are being offered the test for the gene variant. She said: "It is hugely important that testing is rolled out, we're just a pinpoint in the whole thing. Ms Rendall added: "When the link to the variant was discovered the news had a deep impact on our small community.Earlier this year a team of geneticists visited Westray to tell the community about the gene and the plans to offer testing and support.
"It will not have come without a price. Some people will have found that scary, daunting, maybe a bit upsetting.
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