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Cost-effectiveness of DPYD genotyping prior to capecitabine administration for metastatic breast cancer.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 28 Mar 2026
Chiddarwar Tanvi, Blaes Anne, Kuntz Karen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Patients with a DPYD genetic deficiency who receive capecitabine are at increased risk of severe, potentially fatal toxicities due to impaired drug metabolism. Genetic testing for this deficiency allows for proactive dose adjustments to mitigate these risks. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of DPYD genotyping prior to capecitabine administration, followed by dose modification for patients with...
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