Some Deadly Breast Cancers Share Genetic Features with Ovarian Tumors (IMAGE)

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Some Deadly Breast Cancers Share Genetic Features with Ovarian Tumors

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A comprehensive analysis of breast cancer shows that one of the most deadly subtypes is genetically more similar to ovarian tumors than to other breast cancers. The findings suggest that basal-like breast cancer (above) and ovarian tumors have similar genetic origins and potentially could be treated with the same drugs.

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Matthew Ellis, MD, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis

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Credit to Matthew Ellis, MD, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis

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