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Genetic Testing: Key to Breast Cancer Survival in Florida

10/21/2025

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Experts say genetic testing is a vital tool in South Florida for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Marie Montelongo, a breast cancer survivor whose mother died of breast cancer, pursued testing due to family history.
Montelongo chose a double mastectomy after negative genetic results and remains cancer-free.
Alvette Randoe, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, underwent extensive genetic testing and preventive surgeries and remains cancer-free.

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Experts say genetic testing is a vital tool in South Florida for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Marie Montelongo, a breast cancer survivor whose mother died of breast cancer, pursued testing due to family history.
Montelongo chose a double mastectomy after negative genetic results and remains cancer-free.
Alvette Randoe, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, underwent extensive genetic testing and preventive surgeries and remains cancer-free.