• 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 9  (3) , 258-261
Abstract
The methods of performing estrogen and progesterone receptors and the role of receptors in the management of the patient with breast cancer were reviewed. Quality control of the assays and concentrations of receptor protein in normal tissues was emphasized as was the possible relationship of estrogen receptor protein to carcinoembryonic antigen.