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Chaperone Expression And Effects Of Its Inhibition On Breast Cancer Sensitization, Malissa Diehl
Chaperone Expression And Effects Of Its Inhibition On Breast Cancer Sensitization, Malissa Diehl
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Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer in women and is not restricted by race or ethnicity. Although a wealth of knowledge has been amassed on the biology of breast cancer, including its risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment, it remains a serious health concern and active area of research. Initial response to standard chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic regimens is generally strong for many patients, yet breast tumors often recur, leading to more aggressive and resistant tumors. Because recurrence is such a clinical issue, more effective therapeutic approaches are needed to eliminate partial clinical …
Genome Copy Number Profiles Of African-American And European-American Early-Onset Breast Cancer, Tyesha Latrece Farmer
Genome Copy Number Profiles Of African-American And European-American Early-Onset Breast Cancer, Tyesha Latrece Farmer
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death among women in the United States, surpassed only by lung cancer. It is estimated that over 200,000 women developed breast cancer and more than 40,000 died of the disease in 2008 alone. Although the overall incidence of breast cancer is lower in African-American women, the incidence of early-onset breast cancer is higher than that observed in European-American women. African-American women also have higher mortality rates due to this disease than those observed in their European-American counterparts. Breast cancer exhibits heterogeneity at the molecular, cellular, and clinical levels, and the …