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Finding certain genes or mutations can help diagnose and treat cancer. Learn more here.
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Learn more about breast cancer gene expression tests that look at patterns of certain genes to help predict if cancer will come back after treatment or if cancer will benefit from chemotherapy.
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Learn how doctors test for HER2 status and what it means as well as how it can help determines the best treatment options for your breast cancer.
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Learn more about ploidy and cell proliferation to help predict how fast the cancer cells are growing, leading to the spread of breast cancer.
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We've known that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked with an increased risk for breast cancer. Now we know 5 other genes associated with a high risk for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) thanks to a study by former American Cancer Society grant recipient, Fergus J. Couch, PhD.
Knowing these genes can help doctors improve the screening process for women who have a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Identifying them also allows new treatments for TNBC to be tested.
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Treatment for breast cancer in men often depends on what type of breast cancer it is. Learn how breast cancers are classified here.
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Research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium may result in a new standard of care for some people with HER2 positive, early stage breast cancer.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time approved a treatment specifically for a type of breast cancer caused by a mutated BRCA gene: Lynparza (olaparib).
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Breast Cancer in Men Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case.
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Understanding a Breast Cancer
Diagnosis
Types of Breast Cancer
There are several types of breast cancer. The type of breast cancer you have depends
on where in the breast it started and other factors.
Types of Breast Cancer Overview●
Ductal Carcin...