Precision medicine for breast cancer
About this test
Precision medicine for breast cancer is a way of finding the treatment that is most likely to help you. This approach may involve looking at your DNA or testing your cancer cells to see which treatments might work best. Precision medicine for breast cancer also can help with diagnosis and prevention.
Why it's done
Precision medicine for breast cancer is used to find the treatment that is most likely to help you. It also might be used in the diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer.
Risks and complications
The risks of precision medicine for breast cancer depend on the procedure involved. For example, genetic testing may involve taking a blood sample. Taking a sample of blood has a small risk of bleeding and infection. Testing your cancer cells may require a biopsy to collect some cells. A biopsy procedure also has some risks. For example, using a needle to get the sample may cause bruising and soreness in the area. Talk with your healthcare team about the procedures you'll have and the related risks.
What to expect
What you can expect with precision medicine will depend on why it's being done. Precision medicine for breast cancer is often used to find the treatment that is most likely to help you. It also might be used in the diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer. Examples of precision medicine for breast cancer include:
Understanding your results
The result of precision medicine for breast cancer is treatment or care that is personalized for you. Discuss your treatment plan with your healthcare team. Your care team can explain when you might start to see some results from your treatment.
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