New insights about 'bad news' breast cancer mutation point to treatment opportunities - EurekAlert

A mutated gene found in more than 20% to 30% of breast cancer recurrences may help tumors become more aggressive and promote metastasis, according to a pair of new studies that uncover mechanisms behind these processes and point to new therapy targets.

image: Steffi Oesterreich, Ph.D., co-leader of the Cancer Biology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, professor in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology & … [+4378 chars]

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