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Genetic testing may help identify women at risk for certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers found that over-expression or under-expression of certain genes may help doctors pinpoint women with estrogen receptor-positive or estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer. Doctor could then take appropriate steps to reduce breast cancer risk in certain patients.
The study appears March 19 in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.
View the original article here: Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways