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This heterogeneity cannot be explained only by clinical parameters such as tumor size, lymph node involvement, histological grade, age. The present work replaces, updates and expands upon this book and it includes two new essential chapters that, with several hundred references, shows conclusively what causes the disease and how to prevent it. Expression of key biomarkers, including endocrine receptors, her2 and proliferation markers, appears to be different in younger patients and. Two views of breast cancer books the new york times.
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