Hormone receptor positive breast tumor

A hormone-receptor-positive tumor is a tumor which consists of cells that express receptors for certain hormones. ^[1]

6 relations: Aromatase inhibitor, Estrogen receptor, Progesterone receptor, Raloxifene, Selective estrogen receptor modulator, Tamoxifen.

Aromatase inhibitor

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a class of drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women and gynecomastia in men.

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Estrogen receptor

Estrogen receptors (ERs) are a group of proteins found inside cells.

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Progesterone receptor

The progesterone receptor (PR), also known as NR3C3 or nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 3, is a protein found inside cells.

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Raloxifene, developed by Eli Lilly in 1997 and sold under the brand name Evista among others, is a medication which is used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or at high risk for breast cancer.

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Selective estrogen receptor modulator

Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are a class of drugs that act on the estrogen receptor (ER).

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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen (TMX), sold under the brand name Nolvadex among others, is a medication that is used to prevent breast cancer in women and treat breast cancer in women and men.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormone_receptor_positive_breast_tumor

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