Publications by authors named "Lamia Al-Kikhia"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the over-expression of the HER-2 protein in bladder cancer, which is common among various cancers and is thought to affect cancer cell growth.
- HER-2 over-expression was found in 59% of the analyzed tumors, with a notable correlation between HER-2 levels and tumor stage, though not significantly different across tumor grades.
- Understanding HER-2 expression can assist in creating targeted treatment plans for patients with bladder cancer.
Background: Among the patients with bladder cancer, a group is still at risk of disease recurrence, progression, and death from their cancer after curative treatment. Angiogenesis is a crucial pathogenic mechanism for this type of urothelial carcinoma and is a potential therapeutic target.
Objectives: To quantify tumor angiogenesis in bladder cancer and determine whether it correlates with tumor stage and grade.