Methods for determining a prognosis for survival for a patient with breast cancer

摘要

In vitro method for determining a prognosis for survival for a patient with breast cancer, wherein said method comprises: (a) determining a measure for the level of expression of CXXC5 in a tumor or a tumor biopsy or sample containing neoplastic cells said patient, (b) classifying said patient as belonging to either a first group or a second group of patients, wherein said first group of patients having levels of expression of CXXC5 lower than said second group of patients, and wherein the first group of patients classified as having increased likelihood of survival compared to said second group of patients.