Breast Cancer

A consultant analyzing a mammogram

A genetic study has given researchers a greater understanding of inherited causes of breast cancer. (AAP) Source: AAP

Two-thirds of women with the most common form of breast cancer may not need chemotherapy.


That's the conclusion reached from a major trial, involving a common genetic test.

Doctors say using the test to analyse early-stage tumours will help identify those that can be treated with surgery and hormone therapy alone.


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