Hormone Receptor Status And Diagnosis In Breast Cancer
Hormone Receptors & Receptor Tests All breast cancers are examined under a microscope for biomarkers of estrogen and progesterone receptors. About 70% of breast cancers are hormone receptor-positive. Your hormone receptor status should appear on your pathology report after biopsy or surgery. Receptors will be retested if you ever have a recurrence or metastases as well, as your status can change. Hormones and receptors go together kind of like a lock and key....