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Seven clinics in Greece received sperm from the Danish donor carrying the cancer gene

Four children have been identified in Greece carrying this specific mutation—three from the same family, one of whom has cancer. Overall, at least 197 children across Europe carry the mutation

Concerns over sperm donor linked to inherited cancer gene affecting nearly 200 children across Europe and Greece — Including fatal cases

According to experts speaking to the BBC, only a small number of children who inherited the mutation are likely to avoid developing cancer during their lifetime — the donation was made through the European Sperm Bank in Denmark