RB And PTEN Loss Identifies DCIS Primed For Invasive BC -article

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edited June 2014 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

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The combined loss of two tumor suppressor genes, retinoblastoma (RB) and phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) was shown to be strongly associated with progression of DCIS to invasive breast cancer, according to a study published November 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/253270.php

Been meaning to share this for days. If it has already been posted, I apologize. Not meant to alarm anyone. I know we've often asked the question of what causes DCIS to become invasive. This, if correct, suggests one answer.

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