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Original Research
Theoretical and practical aspects of receptor hormone assay in breast cancer
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Istituto di Semeiotica Chirurgica, Universita di Trieste (Italy); Cattedra di Medicina Nucleate, Universita di Trieste (Italy)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 1984, 11(3), 101–104;
Published: 10 September 1984
Abstract
The Authors have discussed the importance of ER/PR assay in breast cancer care. 162 patients were studied. The dextran-coated charcoal technique was used as the standard most readily available. The Authors point out the importance of specimen handling as is shown by time-decay studies, and the differences in ER/PR level at the time of the biopsy and mastectomy cut-section, and its eventual influence to better understanding assay results. The establishment of a center of control between different labs would also help in the development of more exact regimens for cancer care.