Benefits of Breast Cancer Index

Susan K. Boolbol, MD

Video Categories: PMO Interview with the Innovator Series: Volume 8

Dr Stephen C. Malamud and Dr Susan K. Boolbol consider the clinical utility of the Breast Cancer IndexSM (BCI) as a test that separates those patients who are more likely to benefit from those who are unlikely to benefit from extended endocrine therapy.

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