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Like any other solid tumor, breast cancer develops regions of reduced tissue oxygen levels due to inadequate vascularization and poor blood circulation [28]. Cancer cells within hypoxic tumor regions often instigate EMT, invasion, and metastasis [29]. Interestingly, we have previously reported that ...
Some tests can be repeated (i.e. blood cultures, bone biopsies, or soft tissue biopsies). Serological tests (CRP, WBC count with differential, and ESR) should be performed over time, since the overall increasing or decreasing trend is more important than a single value. The choice of an ...