Gene test enables many breast cancer patients to safely skip chemotherapy, international trial finds
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Summary
A large international clinical trial led by UCL and the University of Glasgow has found that many breast cancer patients can safely avoid chemotherapy by using a gene test. The test identifies which patients are at low risk of cancer recurrence, allowing them to skip chemotherapy and its harsh side effects without compromising treatment outcomes. The study provides strong evidence for more personalized, less aggressive treatment approaches for certain breast cancer patients.
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This is a major step forward in personalizing breast cancer treatment.
The findings could change clinical practice worldwide for patients with certain types of breast cancer.
Many people with breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy with the use of a gene test, potentially sparing them unnecessary side effects without increasing the risk of the cancer returning, according to a large international clinical trial led by UCL i
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