New genomic test can personalise breast cancer treatment
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 02:21
in Health & Medicine
A set of 50 genes can be used to reliably identify the four known types of breast cancer, according to research conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and collaborating institutions. Using this 50-gene set, oncologists can potentially predict the most effective therapy for each breast tumour type and thereby personalise breast cancer treatment for all patients...
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