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Title
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Inflammation, NLRP3 Inflammasomes, Macrophages and Breast Cancer Progression
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Author
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Holtzman , Katherine
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Date Created
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2021
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Subjects--Topical
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Biology, Immunology, Oncology
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Description
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One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and while breast cancer mortality has declined since the 1980s, it remains the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Standard of care is determined by anatomic...
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Looking at the Silver Lining:Posttraumatic Growth in Young Breast Cancer Survivors
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Author
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Triplett, Kelli
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Date Created
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2013
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Subjects--Topical
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Psychology, Oncology
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Description
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This study examined negative and positive experiences reported by a sample of young breast cancer survivors (N = 87; ages 25-45) at approximately 12 months post-diagnosis. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted including utilization ...
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Title
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Microwave power imaging for ultra-wide band early breast cancer detection
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Author
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Shao, Wenyi
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Date Created
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2012
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Subjects--Topical
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Electrical engineering, Biomedical engineering, Electromagnetism
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Description
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Due to the critical need for complementary or/and alternative modalities to current X-ray mammography for early-stage breast cancer detection, a 3D active microwave imaging system has been developed. This thesis presents a detailed method for rapi...
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Periostin and TGFBI in Breast Cancer Progression
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Author
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Phelps, Michelle
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Biology, Cytology
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Description
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Dynamic interactions between cancer cells, supportive stromal cells, the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the immune system are critical to breast cancer progression. Periostin is an ECM protein correlated to poor outcomes in breast cancer. Periost...