Breast Cancer
News and reporting on breast cancer.
PLOS Papers on Cancer Risk Scores, Typhoid Fever in Colombia, Streptococcus Protection
In PLOS this week: application of cancer polygenic risk scores across ancestries, genetic diversity of typhoid fever-causing Salmonella, and more.
Polygenic Risk Scores for Breast, Prostate Cancer Adaptable for Cross-Ancestry Use, Study Shows
The researchers said the approach could be a short-term measure while genetic studies of more diverse ancestral populations are performed.
Exact Sciences' Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Assay Receives Japanese Regulatory Approval
The test helps guide treatment and provides risk of distant recurrence in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer.
PNAS Papers on Gastric Cancer CircRNA, TNBC Drivers, Immune Cell Atlas
In PNAS this week: role of CircURI1 in gastric cancer, search for drivers of triple-negative breast cancer, and more.
Breast Cancer Genetic Risk Modified by Corticosteroid Use
Some women with an elevated genetic risk of breast cancer, as gauged by a polygenic risk score, might further increase their risk if they also take corticosteroids.
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