New Genomic Test Can Personalize Breast Cancer Treatment
Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 02:29
in Health & Medicine
A set of 50 genes can be used to reliably identify the four known types of breast cancer, according to new research. Using this 50-gene set, oncologists can potentially predict the most effective therapy for each breast tumor type and thereby personalize breast cancer treatment for all patients.
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