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Rapid Molecular Assay Is More Sensitive to Breast Cancer Metastasis
Assay More Sensitive to Breast Cancer Metastasis
M.G. Sullivan
20071118
2007 Dec 18
Elsevier Global Medical News
Rapid Molecular Assay Is More Sensitive to Breast Cancer Metastasis
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2007 Dec 18, M.G. Sullivan
SAN ANTONIO (EGMN) - A rapid molecular assay for breast cancer nodal metastasis was more sensitive than commonly used frozen section in a prospective study of 490 women with invasive breast cancers, according to a presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.The GeneSearch Breast Lymph Node Assay is a viable replacement or adjunct for frozen section, and has the potential to prevent second surgeries by providing an accurate pathology assessment during the initial sentinel lymph node resection,...