Prospective Evaluation of the 21-Gene Recurrence Score Assay for Breast Cancer Decision-Making in Ontario [Breast Cancer]

Conclusion The RS substantially influenced both oncologists' recommendations and patients' preferences for chemotherapy. The major effect was avoidance of chemotherapy when AOL indicated high or intermediate risk.

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Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - March 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Levine, Julian, Bedard, Eisen, Trudeau, Higgins, Bordeleau, Pritchard Tags: Chemotherapy, Quality of Care Breast Cancer Source Type: research