Endometrial Hormonal Receptors in Women with Breast Cancer

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: P Sismondi, M Giai, P. Cortese, F. Di Carlo, G. Conti, Silvia Racca
DOI: 10.4324/9781003760542-43
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Abstract

In a previous paper (1) we reported an association between pre menopausal breast cancer and: i) a high endometrial concentration of progesterone receptors, ii) an unexpected endometrial atrophy in the majority of postmenopausal women with breast cancer and iii) an association between endometrial atrophy and high Estrogens Receptors (ER) concentration in breast cancer tissue.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Estrogen and related hormone effects Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Risks and Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
219–224
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter