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June 17, 2026 at 02:01 PM
This 'Practice-Changing' Gene Test Could Tell Doctors Which Patients With Breast Cancer Can Skip Chemo, Clinical Trial Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research suggests a gene test could help many breast cancer patients avoid debilitating chemotherapy, needing only radiation and hormone therapy to prevent recurrence.
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