Monday, February 14, 2011

Prostate Cancer Genome Decoded

"By mapping the full genetic blueprint of the tumor, researchers hope the information will eventually lead to the development of more targeted drugs and a better understanding of which prostate cancers are likely to spread, one of the biggest challenges for physicians and patients."

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/649762.html

Exciting news; if not for us, then our sons and grandsons.  Hopefully this is a first step towards truly  discerning indolent from aggressive prostate cancer.

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