Author : Cali Cali Press
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781542335829
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (358 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of Lymph Node Status on Predicting Outcome in ER+ /HER2- Tamoxifen Treated Breast Cancer Patients Using Gene Signatures by : Cali Cali Press
Download or read book The Effects of Lymph Node Status on Predicting Outcome in ER+ /HER2- Tamoxifen Treated Breast Cancer Patients Using Gene Signatures written by Cali Cali Press and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lymph node (LN) status is the most important prognostic variable used to guide ER positive (+) breast cancer treatment. While a positive nodal status is traditionally associated with a poor prognosis, a subset of these patients respond well to treatment and achieve long-term survival. Several gene signatures have been established as a means of predicting outcome of breast cancer patients, but the development and indication for use of these assays varies. Here we compare the capacity of two approved gene signatures and a third novel signature to predict outcome in distinct LN negative (-) and LN+ populations. We also examine biological differences between tumours associated with LN- and LN+ disease. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to support an elderly disabled person.