Genomic Assays: What Are the Different Kinds and How Do They Work?

There are several genomic tests -- also called genomic assays -- that analyze a sample of a breast cancer tumor to see how active certain genes are. The results of these tests help people and their doctors decide if more treatments after surgery would offer more benefits than risks. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Wojciechowski explain: what each test does and when it might be recommended how doctors decide which test to use how widely applicable the results are

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