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University College London: Gene Test Can Safely Spare Many Breast Cancer Patients of Chemotherapy
May 29, 2026
LONDON, England, May 29 -- The University College London posted the following news:

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Gene test can safely spare many breast cancer patients of chemotherapy

Many people with breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy with the use of a gene test, potentially sparing them unnecessary side effects without increasing the risk of the cancer returning, a large international clinical trial led by UCL has found.

The OPTIMA trial (Optimal Personali . . .

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