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Breast Cancer
New way to assess risk of breast cancer recurrence developed
October 6th, 2005
Currently, the best way to predict whether a breast cancer is likely to recur is to determine whether tumor cells have invaded the lymph nodes near the breast. But new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that looking at the immune cells in those lymph nodes - instead of the tumor cells - will yield a more accurate forecast. The finding could help clinicians determine which cancers to treat more aggressively to ensure the cancer goes away and doesn't come back. "Immune changes in the lymph node almost perfectly predict clinical outcome, much better than any other prognostic factor that is available today," said Peter P....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-06)
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