Triple negative breast cancer in Moroccan women: clinicopathological and therapeutic study at the National Institute of Oncology
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined by the lack of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) expression. This is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis despite the high rates of response to chemotherapy. The aim of this study is to determine the clinicopathological, therapeutic features and outcomes associated with this type of breast cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Ghizlane Rais, Soundouss Raissouni, Meryem Aitelhaj, Fadoi Rais, Sara Naciri, Siham Khoyaali, Halima Abahssain, Youssef Bensouda, Basma Khannoussi, Hind Mrabti, Hassan Errihani
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