When The spread of breast cancer may be inherited

 A commonly inherited version of the PCSK9 gene may spur breast cancer cells to migrate to other parts of the body (metastasis illustrated). The gene is known for its role in raising cholesterol, and there's already a lab-made antibody for treating it that may also stop  the cancer spread 

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