Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK with around 45,000 people contracting the disease each year. Although it is treatable, especially in the early stages, taking preventative action is an excellent way to reduce your chances of ever contracting this disease. In this article I will [...]
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New Changes in HER2 Testing For Breast Cancer!
December 5th, 2008 · No Comments · General News
HER2 is a protein on the surface of cells that can be over-expressed (too much of the protein) in approximately 20% of breast cancers. HER2 over-expression is usually associated with a worse prognosis but it also is predictive of response to certain systemic therapies. All invasive carcinomas of the breast need to be tested for [...]
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3 Breast Cancer Treatments Explained
December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · General News
Breast cancer affects around 44,500 people every year. It begins in breast tissues that start to multiply uncontrollably leading to the formation of a tumor. In this article I will be explaining three of the main breast cancer treatments.
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