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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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invasive lobular carcinoma

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The second most common type of invasive breast cancer, accounting for 10-15% of cases and often more difficult to detect...

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lobular carcinoma in situ

Intermediate Technical IVT

A proliferative breast lesion characterized by abnormal cell growth within breast lobules, considered a high-risk marker...

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