Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene fathers nearly 200 kids, families blindsided
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A sperm donor's hidden genetic mutation was linked to cancer risk in nearly 200 children across Europe, with 10 already diagnosed and some deaths reported.
"This is the abnormal dissemination of genetic disease. Not every man has 75 children across Europe." "The donor himself and his family members are not ill, and a mutation of this type is not detected preventively by genetic screening." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The donor, who was not identified, was paid to donate as a student beginning in 2005, according to the report.
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