NEW TEST WILL HELP PHYSICIANS DELIVER PERSONALIZED BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

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Feb. 9, 2009 – A set of 50 genes can be used to reliably identify the four known types of breast cancer, according to research conducted at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions. 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.

via New Test Will Help Physicians Deliver Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment — Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, Missouri.