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A Comparison of IHC and FISH Cytogenetic Methods in the Evaluation of HER2 Status in Breast Cancer
15 Sept 2015
Abstract excerpt
The HER2 gene is responsible for the formation of the HER2 receptor on the surface of epithelial cells. Increased numbers of this receptor are associated with a worse prognosis in cancer. Increased numbers of copies of the HER2 gene occur in about 20-30% of breast cancer patients, so determining HER2 receptor levels is important in the current diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. One diagnostic technique is...
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