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December 12, 2023Gene expression assay testing in tumor tissue for treatment guidance for breast cancer patients
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The safety and effectiveness of reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, or RT-PCR assays (i.e., Oncotype DX®, EndoPredict®, Breast Cancer Index®, MammaPrint® and Prosigna®) for determining whether to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy may be considered established. They are useful diagnostic tests for predicting the likelihood of early cancer recurrence (0 to 5 years) in individuals who meet the inclusionary guidelines.