Multivariate analysis using a Cox proportional hazards model assessed the predictive value for MFS of the parameters found to be significant in univariate analysis, i.e. SBR histological grade, lymph node status, macroscopic tumor size and PR status (Table 1), and MERIT40 expression (p = 0.012) (Fig. 5A). The gene discussed is BABAM1; the disease is neoplasm.