Chromosomal copy number alterations for associations of ductal carcinoma in situ with invasive breast cancer

Conclusions: CNAs have the potential to improve the identification of high-risk DCIS, defined by presence of concurrent IBC. Expanding and validating this approach in both additional cross-sectional and longitudinal cohorts may enable improved risk stratification and risk-appropriate treatment in DCIS.

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Source: Breast Cancer Research - August 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Anosheh AfghahiErna ForgóAya MitaniManisha DesaiSushama VarmaTina SetoJoseph RigdonKristin JensenMegan TroxellScarlett GomezAmar DasAndrew BeckAllison KurianRobert West Source Type: research