Unraveling Breast Cancer Subtypes

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Which molecular markers have been reported to affect breast cancer outcomes?

  • Steroid hormone receptor pathway (ER and PR)
  • HER pathway (HER family)
  • Angiogenesis-related molecules
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the feasibility of routinely testing most molecular markers on breast cancer specimens at the time of diagnosis?

  • It is not feasible (correct)
  • It is feasible and routinely done
  • It is not mentioned in the text
  • It is feasible but not routinely done

How can breast cancer be categorized according to the expression of molecular targets of treatments?

  • It can be categorized based on tumor size
  • It can be categorized based on gene expression (correct)
  • It is not possible to categorize breast cancer based on molecular targets
  • It is not mentioned in the text

What do classification schemes based on molecular markers reflect?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a molecular marker affecting breast cancer outcomes?

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