Will lung cancer recur? A genetic test may provide the answer
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 12:21
in Health & Medicine
The goal of developing reliable genetic tests to guide lung cancer treatment has taken a step forward. Researchers at Columbia University recently evaluated the ability of five high-risk genetic profiles, or signatures, to predict the likelihood that cancer would recur in patients whose non-small cell lung cancer was caught early and surgically removed. They will present their findings at the American Thoracic Society`s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Tuesday, May 20.
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