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News 11-24-2010 06:10 AM

Discovery Of Important Mechanism In Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
 
Two thirds of breast cancers are ERalpha-positive, i.e. many estrogen receptors of the ERalpha- type are found in their cells. "These molecules can interact with the estrogen hormone and, thus, even lead to cancer," explains Dr. Joerg Hoheisel; molecular biologist at DKFZ...

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Laurel 11-29-2010 06:42 PM

Re: Discovery Of Important Mechanism In Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
 
Excellent, because we certainly need something other than A.I.s and Tamoxifen to combat E.R. + BC. For one thing, wouldn't it be great if the down regulation of the Mri-375 would allow us to retain some of our estrogen levels within our now depleted bodies? Libido again? Do I hear a hallelujah?


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