Cancer recurrence is the chance of a cancer coming back after a period of time where the cancer could not be detected. Local recurrence is when the cancer comes back on the same spot and distant recurrence is when it has travelled to a new location. There are tests such as EndoPredict that test the chances of your cancer’s recurrence.
EndoPredict is a second-generation breast cancer recurrence test. Studies have shown EndoPredict to be far superior to the first generation test Oncotype DX. Our earlier blog shares the journey of EndoPredict in India. But how does EndoPredict calculate the breast cancer recurrence score? What is the algorithm of EndoPredict? The power and accuracy of EndoPredict […]
At Positive Bioscience, our mission has always been to provide the highest-quality of testing to cancer patients to help secure the best possible outcome for each and every patient. With our mission in mind we partnered Myriad Genetics (USA), the founder of BRCA testing and a world leader in molecular diagnostics to bring their testing […]
With skyrocketing numbers being recorded for the incidence of breast cancer in women, how important does it become to understand the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease. In my previous blog, I clearly outlined how the market is bombarded with innovative game changers such as Immunotherapy, fighting the flaws of chemotherapy. What if in parallel, […]
What is personalized medicine? In the last 5-10 years, a lot of public interest and media attention has been focused on the phrase “Personalized Medicine”. The idea behind personalized medicine is a simple one. Every individual is unique. Every cancer is unique. Individuals response to treatments is different. The idea behind personalized medicine is therefore […]
In early stage breast cancers most patients do not benefit from undergoing chemotherapy therefore it may be safe for them to avoid chemotherapy. Using chemotherapy can create a host of unwanted health hazards. Possible to avoid chemotherapy? Yes but it depends on each individual case. The question for patients and doctors is how to segregate […]