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Breast Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

31. Are there new studies under way to try and reduce a woman's chance of getting breast cancer? - cont'd

Another study, known as TAILORx, was launched by the National Cancer Institute in May 2006, to examine whether genes that are frequently associated with risk of recurrence for women with early-stage breast cancer can be used to assign patients to the most appropriate and effective treatment. Results of this trial are expected in 2011.