TY - CHAP AU - Hargita Hegyesi AU - James R. Lambert AU - Nikolett Sándor AU - Boglárka Schilling-Tóth AU - Géza Sáfrány ED - Susan J. Done Y1 - 2011-12-14 PY - 2011 T1 - Validation of Growth Differentiation Factor (GDF-15) as a Radiation Response Gene and Radiosensitizing Target in Mammary Adenocarcinoma Model N2 - In recent years it has become clear that breast cancer is not a single disease but rather that the term encompasses a number of molecularly distinct tumors arising from the epithelial cells of the breast. There is an urgent need to better understand these distinct subtypes and develop tailored diagnostic approaches and treatments appropriate to each. This book considers breast cancer from many novel and exciting perspectives. New insights into the basic biology of breast cancer are discussed together with high throughput approaches to molecular profiling. Innovative strategies for diagnosis and imaging are presented as well as emerging perspectives on breast cancer treatment. Each of the topics in this volume is addressed by respected experts in their fields and it is hoped that readers will be stimulated and challenged by the contents. BT - Breast Cancer SP - Ch. 20 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/21019 DO - 10.5772/21019 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-25 ER -