IL-6 was significantly associated with younger age and smaller tumour size (P = 0.002 and P = 0.007, respectively) and both IL-6 and IL-10 were significantly associated with lower grade (P < 0.001 and P = 0.001, respectively), lower NPI (both P < 0.001), positive ER and PgR status (all P < 0.001, respectively) and with non-TN status (both P < 0.001). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is neoplasm.