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EDC4 gene involved in familial breast cancer
An international research consortium led by Dr Jordi Surrallés, director of the Genetics Service at…
AACR 2018: Acquired HER2 mutations confer resistance to hormone therapy in ER positive MBC
Mutations in human epidermal growth factor receptor2 (HER2) were found to confer resistance to hormone…
New treatment prospects for aggressive breast cancer
Approximately 10-15 percent of breast cancer cases do not respond to treatment with hormone therapy,…
Two drugs prevent heart problems in breast cancer patients
Data released today from a large multi-center study provides a view into the effectiveness of…
Link between BRCA1 and Ewing sarcoma found
Scientists with the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio have discovered…
Scientists find treasure trove of 110 genes linked to breast cancer
Scientists have linked 110 genes to an increased risk of breast cancer in the most…
Overdiagnosis – when finding cancer can do more harm than good
Not all cancers are equal. Some grow fast and spread quickly, while others grow so…
Many women misjudge how they’ll feel after mastectomy
Women who have one or both breasts removed to treat cancer may have unrealistic expectations…
Identifying genetic ‘seeds’ of metastatic breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United…
Most breast cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy are better than expected
A new study reveals that many patients with breast cancer have misconceptions and fears about…