Top News in Genetic Testing for Cancer

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In this slide show we highlight some of the top news from the past year on genetic testing for cancer, including gene signatures for identifying different sub-types of breast cancer, the influence of genetics on RCC outcomes, and the utility of liquid biopsies.

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Ongoing research suggests environmental exposures and the role of microbiomes may influence bladder cancer development and response to treatment.
Providing easier access to ancillary services for patients with PDAC who live farther away from the treatment center may help them complete the treatment regimen.
Future research will aim to assess the efficacy of PIPAC-MMC plus systemic therapy vs systemic therapy alone in patients with peritoneal tumors.
Although small incision surgery may serve as a conduit to deliver PIPAC-MMC, it may confer benefits in the staging and treatment of peritoneal tumors.
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