International trial shows DNA test could help many breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy
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Alicia Curry
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Summary
A new international trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference suggests that millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy. The study used tumor biology (DNA testing) to guide treatment decisions rather than traditional clinical features. Lead investigator Professor Rob Stein from UCL Cancer Institute says this marks progress toward more personalized treatment, potentially sparing many patients the physical and emotional burden of chemotherapy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThese results mark an important and significant step toward more personalised treatment.
The trial has successfully used tumour biology to guide decisions rather than relying solely on traditional clinical features.
For patients, this means many may be spared the physical and emotional burden
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