Breast cancer biomarkers

Adv Clin Chem. 2005:40:99-125. doi: 10.1016/s0065-2423(05)40003-7.

Abstract

Substantial progress has been made over the past three decades in our understanding of the epidemiology, clinical course and basic biology of breast cancer. This chapter considers the existing ancillary tests and emerging molecular markers in breast cancer prognosis assessment and the prediction of response of breast cancer to treatment of the disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Proteins / analysis
  • Prognosis
  • Proteomics
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Neoplasm Proteins