A new test that identifies seven distinct types of breast cancer which will offer new hope to women with the dreaded disease was suggested by scientists.
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Currently, just two proteins are routinely identified in breast cancer cells; one is the oestrogen receptor (ER) that makes a tumour hormone-sensitive, while the other is HER2, which is responsive to the breast cancer drug Herceptin.
Scientists funded by the Breast Cancer Campaign looked for signature biomarkers in 1073 tumour samples from the charity's tissue bank.
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Tamoxifen reduces breast cancer risk
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The seven classes are defined by different combinations and levels of 10 proteins found in breast cancer cells, including ER and HER2, but also others not currently tested, such as p53, cytokeratins, HER3 and HER4.
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Ductal lavage may detect early breast cancer
At times when the breast lumps are too small to be picked up by a mammogram, the patient may be unaware that she is a potential candidate for breast
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Lead researcher Dr Andy Green, from the University of Nottingham, said with an increasing number of treatment options available for breast cancer patients, decision-making regarding the choice of the most appropriate treatment method is becoming increasingly complex.
The findings are published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Source-ANI
