HER2 amplification testing in breast cancer is an example of:
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Correct answer: Targeted therapy selection
HER2 amplification testing identifies patients eligible for HER2-targeted therapies such as trastuzumab. This is a classic example of molecular testing guiding targeted treatment.
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