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Breast cancer: in which cases is it possible to avoid chemotherapy?

Oncologist Helena Gervásio explains that genomic tests can identify patients with certain breast cancer profiles who may safely forgo chemotherapy in favor of less aggressive treatment options.

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If you or someone in your care is diagnosed with breast cancer, this indicates that genomic testing is a tool available within the Portuguese health system to help personalize treatment plans and potentially avoid chemotherapy.

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