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Myriad Foresees Important Role For Genetic Testing In Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer And Beyond

 
• By Reed Miller and Alexandra Shimmings

The results of the POLO trial, showing a benefit of Myriad’s BRACAnalysis CDx companion diagnostic for AstraZeneca’s Lynparza (olaparib) to treat pancreatic cancer offer more support for the new guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommending genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients. Myriad also stands to benefit from the growing support for genetic testing of breast cancer patients.

Human Body Organs Anatomy (Pancreas). 3D - Illustration
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New clinical trial results support Myriad Genetics Inc.’s expectation that genetic testing is going to play an increasingly important role in treating solid tumors.

"My prediction for the coming years is that we'll be at a place where all [patients with] solid tumors meet...

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