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Primary breast cancer phenotypes associated with propensity for central nervous system metastases.
Cancer - 15 Aug 2006
Tham Yee-Lu, Sexton Krystal, Kramer Rita, Hilsenbeck Susan, Elledge Richard
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is anecdotal evidence that the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) metastases in breast cancer patients is increasing. It is unclear whether specific tumor biological properties or the use of systemic therapies influence this risk. METHODS: Using a database of 10,782 patients, 2685 patients were identified who experienced recurrence distantly. Clinical and biological features were analyzed...
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