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Estrogen Receptor Assay
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| Title: | Estrogen Receptor Assay |
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| Description: | Seen are a technician's hands performing a lab test. The test tube with some frozen breast tissue and some liquid are visible, as well as the techician in some slides. This is the estrogen receptor assay being performed at the time of mastectomy. Results suggest whether removal of ovaries or use of antiestrogen drugs are likely to be effective therapy. |
| Topics/Categories: | Test or Procedure -- Lab Tests |
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| Type: | Color, Photo |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Linda Bartlett (Photographer) |
| AV Number: | AV-8000-0394 |
| Date Created: | 1980 |
| Date Added: | 1/1/2001 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and/or author listed above. |
