Genetic Test Reduces Need For Second Surgery In Breast Cancer Treatment

A new rapid test can confirm quickly and accurately that breast cancer has most likely not spread into adjacent lymph nodes, offering reassurance to patients and reducing the need for a second operation. The new technique allows you to make the diagnosis of micro metastases while the surgery is underway, meaning the patient does not have to suffer the disruption of undergoing another operation.

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Filed under: Breast Cancer on May 18th, 2009