Independent iconIndependentJun 1, 2026

Breakthrough gene test could help many women with breast cancer avoid chemotherapy

A DNA‑based test of the tumour can help two‑thirds of certain breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy without significantly compromising their long-term outcomes

Breakthrough gene test could help many women with breast cancer avoid chemotherapy

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A DNA‑based test of the tumour can help two‑thirds of certain breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy without significantly compromising their long-term outcomes

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A DNA‑based test of the tumour can help two‑thirds of certain breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy without significantly compromising their long-term outcomes

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