The HER2 (ERBB2) and MYC genes are commonly amplified genes in breast cancer, yet little is known about th...
...rongly associated with aggressive clinical behaviour and poor outcome. Lastly, we show that in patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (but not targeted anti-HER2 therapy), MYC amplification is associated with a poor outcome in HER2+ breast cancer patients. These findings demonstrate the importance of molecular context in oncogenic transformation and acquisition of a malignant stem-like phenotype and have important diagnostic and therapeutic consequences for the clinical management of HER2+ breast cancer. Gene expression analysis of Her2, Myc, and Her2 + Myc over expression on MCF10A cells...
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
