Somatic and Germline Genetic Testing

Somatic testing and germline testing are two distinct types of genetic analyses: somatic testing evaluates acquired mutations inside tumor cells, germline testing detects inherited mutations present in all healthy cells, and both provide vital insights for cancer treatment and risk assessment. 

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