Sentences with phrase «between tumor recurrence»
However, it can be difficult to distinguish between tumor recurrence that needs further treatment and harmless treatment - associated scar tissue that requires no further action.
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The trial was designed to evaluate overall survival statistics and progression - free survival — the period of time between initial treatment and tumor recurrence.
«We found an association between increased breast cancer recurrence in women with a primary breast cancer tumor that was positive for the IGF1 receptor, which is consistent with other studies,» said Emond.
A study from investigators at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center has, for the first time, identified genomic differences between the breast tumors of African American and white women, differences that could contribute to the recognized differences in recurrence rate and survival.
Led by Cheryl Thompson, PhD, the study is the first - of - its - kind to show an association between insufficient sleep and biologically more aggressive tumors as well as likelihood of cancer recurrence.