Characterization of hormonal receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 in tissues of women with breast cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Characterization of hormonal receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 in tissues of women with breast cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and deaths among women worldwide. In Tanzania there is no published data on human epidermal growth receptor-2 (HER2/neu) expression in breast carcinoma. Hormonal receptors and HER2/neu status reportedly influence post-mastectomy adjuv...

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Main Authors: Amos Rodger Mwakigonja, Nyanda Elias Lushina, Ally Mwanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Hormone receptors
ER/PR
HER2/neu
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13027-017-0170-5

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