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Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow uncontrollably and form tumors. It includes different subtypes based on hormone receptor status. Clinical trials are key to developing safe and effective therapies.

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Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and form tumors. It is not a single disease but includes multiple subtypes, defined by factors like hormone receptors and HER2 status, which influence how the cancer behaves and how it is treated. Clinical trials are essential in improving care, as they test new therapies and have helped develop nearly all treatments used today.

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