Abstract:Background: Breast cancer is the second leading reason of cancer-related deaths in women. Osteocalcin (OC) is increased when bone metabolism is raised. Cancer cells with estrogen and progesterone receptors be determined by estrogen and related hormones, such as progesterone, to grow. Aim: To find the level of serum osteocalcin, and its association with estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors. Methods: Study design: A cross-sectional study was designed; taking 45 patients with breast cancer and 22 control… Show more
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