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Breast Cancer
Prognostic factors for node-negative invasive breast carcinoma identified
June 30th, 2005
Scientists identified prognostic factors for node-negative invasive breast carcinoma. In a recent report, researchers in France conducted a study "to assess the significance of S-phase fraction (SPF) and DNA ploidy evaluated by DNA flow cytometry as prognostic markers in stage I or II breast cancer." "A series of 271 patients, treated by surgery, radiotherapy ± systemic therapy was analyzed (median follow-up: 64 months). Standardized flow cytometry cell preparation from frozen samples and consensus rules for data interpretation was followed," explained L. Moureau-Zabotto and colleagues, Institute J. Paoli I. Calmettes. ...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-30)
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