Researchers Focus on Likelihood of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Published September 16, 2013

Researchers Focus on Likelihood of Breast Cancer Recurrence
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they've identified a genetic indicator of the long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence. They compared three gene signature methods of predicting the risk of recurrence in patients treated for … Read more on WebMD

Genetic test may predict breast cancer recurrence over 10 years
"We have validated a unique 'fingerprint' in the primary tumor of breast cancer patients that can help identify a high or low risk of cancer recurrence," Dr. Paul Goss, study co-author and director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at Massachusetts … Read more on CBS News

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One pharmacy technician stole 737 tablets of Suboxone, a methadone-like medication used to treat drug addiction; 8,724 tablets of Hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever; 600 tablets of Phentermine, a diet drug that's also a stimulant; and 410 tablets of … Read more on St. John Valley Times