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Breast Cancer
Recent findings from P.A. Bird and co-authors highlight research in breast cancer
August 21st, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Surgical Oncology, "Few studies have examined breast cancer hormone receptor expression in Africans. We report on the hormone receptor profile of breast cancer in East Africans in the largest prospective study for this region." "Consecutive breast cancer presentations to a hospital in Kijabe (2001-2007) were included. Demographic, clinical, and test data were collected. ER/PR and Her2 testing was based on immunohistochemistry (IHC). There were 129 subjects (median 47 years), most had invasive ductal cancer and locally advanced disease and/or metastases. ER/PR testing was done in 120: 24% had...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-21)
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