Breast cancer care has improved markedly in recent decades, but new advancements in diagnosis and treatment depend on translating genomics and precision medicine into clinical care. This article discusses the basics of genomics, breast cancer biomarkers and subtypes, and the effects of genomic advancements on future breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival. The article also presents challenges related to introducing precision medicine into cancer care and the role of imaging in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in precision medicine.
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