Molekulare Testungen zu therapeutischen Zwecken bei Brustkrebs – Hilfe für die klinische Praxis

Brustkrebs ist gekennzeichnet durch genetische Heterogenität, die durch erbliche und erworbene Faktoren geprägt ist. Molekulare Marker zu identifizieren, kann heutzutage individualisierte, zielgerichtete Therapien ermöglichen.
Trotz wachsenden Bewusstseins für die Bedeutung hierfür werden einfach verfügbare molekulargenetische Testungen oft nicht genutzt – somit bleibt ein relevanter Teil an Therapieoptionen für Patientinnen unzugänglich.

Publication History

Article published online:
06 November 2025

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