Breast Oncology Glossary

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Oncotype DX

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Genomic test that analyzes tumor genes to predict chemotherapy benefit and recurrence risk.

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Surgical removal of the unaffected breast in patients with unilateral breast cancer to reduce risk of developing cancer...

CPM prophylactic contralateral mastectomy

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A protein found in breast cancer cells that can bind to the hormone progesterone and influence tumor growth and treatmen...

PR PgR

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
contralateral prophylactic mastectomy IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Surgical removal of the unaffected breast in patients with unilateral breast can...
progesterone receptor IVT	Technical Term	Professional	A protein found in breast cancer cells that can bind to the hormone progesterone...

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Total terms 100

IVT eligible 97

Verified 0

intermediate 45

advanced 8

professional 47