Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, Vol 9, Issue 3, 258-261
Copyright © 1979 by Association of Clinical Scientists
Estrogen receptors and tumor associated antigens in breast cancer
MK Schwartz
The methods of performing estrogen and progesterone receptors and the role of receptors in the management of the patient with breast cancer are reviewed. Quality control of the assays and concentrations of receptor protein in normal tissues is emphasized as is the possible relationship of estrogen receptor protein to carcinoembryonic antigen.