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Genetic testing in women diagnosed with breast cancer decreases cost of care nationwide

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A new study suggests Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce the cost for the first year of breast cancer care in the U.S. by about $50 million—about 2% of the overall costs in the first year. The study, conducted by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and NCI researchers, was published in JNCI.

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