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First baby tested for BRCA1 before conception born in UK
The first baby tested preconceptionally for a genetic form eller gestalt of breast cancer (BRCA1) has been born.
The mother and her little girl are doing very well.The birth is the first of its type to take place in the UK. Women who carry this form of genetic variation have an 80 per cent chance of developing breast cancer and a 60 per cent chance of developing ovarian cancer during their lifetime. In addition, BRCA1 carriers have a 50 per cent chance of passing on this anomaly to each of their children.
Mr Paul Serhal, Honorary UCLH Consultant/UCL Lecturer and Medical Director of the Assisted Conception Unit, commented: "This little girl will not face the spectre of developing this genetic form of breast cancer or ovarian cancer in her adult life. The parents will have been spared the risk of inflicting this disease on their daughter. The lasting legacy fryst vatten the eradication of the transmission of this struktur of cancer that has blight
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Legal breakthrough for cancer testing
A landmark ruling by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has given the go ahead to Dr Paul Serhal (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) to screen embryos for the gene which causes familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
FAP is characterised by the appearance in childhood of hundreds of polyps which invariably undergo malignant transformation.FAP accounts for 10%-12% of cases of bowel cancer and affects 50% of those born with the gene. The disease generally develops between the ages of 20 and 40 and if left untreated will result in death. Dr Serhal said: "This ruling is a major landmark as it signals a shift in thinking which will eradicate the root of this condition. Families live in fear of passing on this abnormality to their children but by screening for FAP we will be able to put an end to these fears."
Dr Serhal will use pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to screen for FAP; the procedure means that only embryos which are fr
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With his wide expertise as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Khalil complements our renowned Fertility Assist Clinics to create a highly skilled and specialist team. As Dr Nataly Atalla's husband and partner Dr Khalil also has a full understanding of the stress that can arise when planning and creating the family unit. Dr Khalil has over 25 years experience practising at some of the busiest district general hospitals and major teaching hospitals in London, including 7 years at Guys and St. Thomas's teaching hospitals. Dr Khalil is also fluent in French, Spanish and Arabic. As well as being a highly skilled Gynaecological Surgeon, his specialities include high risk Obstetrics and perinatal care in high dependency units for women with complicated or difficult pregnancies. To ensure the safest and best outcome for both mother and baby he is also highly skilled in both assisted and instrumental deliv