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What is estrogen receptor positive breast cancer?

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Estrogen-SensitiveCA: Normal breast cells have estrogen receptors which are like locks that estrogen "keys" fit into. Many breast cancer cells also have these estrogen receptors, which is good for 2 reasons: (1)these cancers tend to be less aggressive (since they resemble normal breast cells), and; (2)"anti-estrogens" such as tamoxifen can be very effective chemotherapeutic agents for these cancers.

Answered 7/5/2012

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One with receptors.: These are tumors with estrogen receptors on them. This makes them susceptable to some chemotherapeutic agents, like tamoxifen.

Answered 9/30/2020

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