Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is regarded as the most common malignancy in females worldwide,it is representing 25% of all cancer cases diagnosed in women.The Oncotype DX recurrence score (RS) assay analyzes gene expression using a reverse transcriptase-polymerasechain reaction method,the tested panel includes 21 genes(16cancer-related genes and 5 reference genes).Its introduction resulted in significant changes in the adjuvant treatment decisions.It provides prognostic information for distant disease recurrence in with low burden axillary disease,ER +ve,HER2-ve early breast cancer that is independent of clinico-pathologic characteristics.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.