Breast Oncology Glossary
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Oncotype DX
Genomic test that analyzes tumor genes to predict chemotherapy benefit and recurrence risk.
MRI-guided biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure using magnetic resonance imaging to guide needle placement for tissue sampling of breast...
sentinel lymph node biopsy
Surgical procedure to examine the first lymph node where cancer is likely to spread from the primary tumor.
surgical clips
Small metallic markers placed in the tumor bed during breast-conserving surgery to mark the location for radiation thera...
vacuum-assisted biopsy
Image-guided breast biopsy technique using vacuum suction to obtain larger tissue samples through a single insertion.