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Breast Cancer
Researchers from University of Bern detail findings in breast cancer
January 29th, 2009
According to a study from Bern, Switzerland, "Diagnosis and prognosis in breast cancer are mainly based on histology and immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) material. Recently, gene expression analysis was shown to elucidate the biological variance between tumors and molecular markers were identified that led to new classification systems that provided better prognostic and predictive parameters." "Archived FFPE samples represent an ideal source of tissue for translational research, as millions of tissue blocks exist from routine diagnostics and from clinical studies. These should be exploited to provide clinicians with more accurate...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-29)
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