Breast Cancer

Scientists at Lund University publish research in breast cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 18th, 2009

According to recent research from Malmo, Sweden, "Despite improvements in detection and treatment, breast cancer remains the most common female cancer worldwide, and metastatic associated mortality is a significant public health issue. with tumors negative for estrogen receptor (ER alpha), have a particularly poor prognosis, partly due to their inability to respond to current endocrine treaments."

"Expression of Wnt-5a has been associated with prolonged recurrence free survivial in clinical material, and Wnt-5a also inhibits migration and invasion of breast cancer cell lines. Loss of Wnt-5a is associated with loss of ER alpha in clinical breast cancer material, and...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-08-18)

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