Aberrant signaling through the EGF receptor signal transduction pathway drivesmany forms of breast cancer, while misregulation of PI3K drives many prostatecancers. PI3K is one of MANY downstream effectors of EGF receptor signaling, andthere are several known activating mutations of PI3K.Would a small molecule that targets PI3K be an effective treatment for a breastcancer that is driven by aberrant signaling through the EGF receptor? Briefly explainyour choice.(THIS CAN BE DONE IN LESS THAN TWO SENTENCES, AND MINIMALLY INABOUT EIGHT WORDS.)

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