Breast cancer treatment hope as scientists pinpoint gene that stops chemotherapy working

Jan 25th, 2010 | Filed under DailyMail
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Add to My Stories Scientists have pinpointed the genes that stop common breast cancer drugs from working Scientists have pinpointed the genes that stop common breast cancer drugs from working in a breakthrough that could save hundreds of lives a year. The discovery paves the way for a genetic test that identifies women likely to be resistant to the powerful chemotherapy drugs given after surgery to stop the tumour from spreading or returning. Those who test positive could be given other medicines, greatly boosting their chances of survival

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