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Gene Expression Tests May Improve Breast Cancer Management
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Title Gene Expression Tests May Improve Breast Cancer Management
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570810?src=rss
Description A review of studies looking at the use of gene expression profiling tests for early-stage breast cancer indicates that these tests may improve the accuracy of prognosis and aid in the best selection of treatment of the malignancy. Reuters Health Information
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Date Feb 29, 2008
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