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" Tens of thousands of cancer patients in England are to have their genes sequenced to improve scientists&amp;#039; understanding of cancer, the prime minister has announced. David Cameron confirmed that high-tech DNA mapping for cancer patients and those with rare diseases will be introduced within the NHS. Backed by \u00A3100 million in funding, the move will make the UK the first country in the world to introduce this type of technology within a mainstream health system. Over a three to five-year period, up to 100,000 patients will have their entire genome sequenced, facilitating access to personalised care and helping to develop potentially life-saving new drugs and treatments. &amp;#039;By unlocking the power of DNA data, the NHS will lead the global race for better tests, better drugs and above all better care,&amp;#039; Mr Cameron said. He added: &amp;#039;If we get this right, we could transform how we diagnosed and treat our most complex diseases not only here but across the world, while enabling our best scientists to discover the next wonder drug or breakthrough technology.&amp;#039; The announcement was welcomed by Cancer Research UK, whose chief executive Dr Harpal Kumar said it could uncover a &amp;#039;wealth&amp;#039; of information. &amp;#039;We hope that this vital investment, together with other measures, such as continued support to diagnose cancers earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful, will be an important step towards saving more lives from cancer, sooner,&amp;#039; he remarked. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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