USE OF TUMOR FAS EXPRESSION TO DETERMINE RESPONSE TO ANTI-CANCER THERAPY

摘要

The invention provides methods for using expression levels of Fas to select individuals or subpopulation of individuals who can benefit from an anti-cancer therapy and for assessing whether an individual suspected of having or developing cancerous tumors will beneficially respond to an anticancer therapy. The invention additionally provides methods of treatment for individuals selected as likely to benefit from anti-cancer therapy based on Fas expression levels.