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Categories Tumor Testing
Relevance: Medium
Strength of Science: Medium
Research Timeline: Human Research
Study : Cellular diversity in tumors may predict survival for some types of breast cancer
Relevance: Medium
Strength of Science: Medium
Research Timeline: Human Research
Most relevant for: People diagnosed with breast cancer that is "high-grade" or aggressive
Some tumors are made up of many different types of cells, while others contain generally the same cell type. This study found that among people with high-grade breast cancer, those who have tumors made up of many different cell types have a lower 10-year survival rate than people with tumors containing only a single type of cells. This research is an early step towards developing a new test that can help physicians identify cancers that need more aggressive treatment, but more research is needed before it is ready for clinical use. (4/26/16)
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