Breast Cancer
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Tests: BRCA-1 and BRCA-2, Tumor markers, CA 15-3, Her-2/neu, Hormone receptor status, Multiparameter Gene Expression Tests for Breast Cancer
Screening: Young Adults (19-29), Adults (30-49), Adults (50 and up)
In the News: Gene Expression Test for Breast Cancer Now Included in Guidelines (2008), Test Reflects Progress in Personalizing Breast Cancer Treatment (2006), BRCA Genetic Test Misses Some Mutations (2006)
Elsewhere On The Web
Personal Mammogram Scheduling Reminder
American Cancer Society: Cancer Reference Information
Genetic Health: Considering Genetic Testing
Cancer Information and Support International
National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer
College of American Pathologists: MyBiopsy.org
Article Sources
NOTE: This article is based on research that utilizes the sources cited here as well as the collective experience of the Lab Tests Online Editorial Review Board. This article is periodically reviewed by the Editorial Board and may be updated as a result of the review.
Pagana, Kathleen D. & Pagana, Timothy J. (© 2007). Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 8th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO. Pp 198-199.
Clarke, W. and Dufour, D. R., Editors (2006). Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, AACC Press, Washington, DC. Pp 243-244.
Harris, L. et. al. (2007 November 20). American Society of Clinical Oncology 2007 Update of Recommendations for the Use of Tumor Markers in Breast Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology v25(33) [On-line journal article]. Available online through http://jco.ascopubs.org. Accessed on 12/9/07.
(2007 May 14). Test Determines Risk of Breast Cancer Returning. FDA Consumer Update [On-line information]. Available online through http://www.fda.gov. Accessed on 12/9/07.
(© 2007). Oncotype DX FAQ. Genomic Health [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.genomichealth.com/oncotype/faq/hcp.aspx through http://www.genomichealth.com. Accessed on 12/9/07.
(© 2007). About Oncotype DX. Genomic Health [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.genomichealth.com/oncotype/about/hcp.aspx through http://www.genomichealth.com. Accessed on 12/9/07.
FDA clears MammaPrint test for marketing. News-Medical.Net [On-line information]. Available online through http://www.news-medical.net. Accessed on 12/9/07.
(© 2007). MammaPrint for Professionals. Agendia [On-line information]. Available online through http://www.agendia.com. Accessed on 12/9/07.
Detailed Guide: Breast Cancer. American Cancer Society [On-line information]. Available online through http://www.cancer.org. Accessed on 12/9/07.
Barr, H. et. al. (2007 May 31). Breast Cancer Module I: Breast Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology CME/CE. Medscape CME [On-line information]. Available online through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed on 12/9/07.
(2007 October 10). Breast Cancer Statistics. CDC [On-line information]. Available online http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/ through http://www.cdc.gov. Accessed on 12/9/07.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Practice Guidelines in Oncology, v.2.2008 (online information). PDF available for download at http://www.nccn.org/. Accessed January 2008.
