Abstract:Hormone-receptor positive breast cancer is the most common molecular subtype and represents 60–75 % of all breast cancers (BC). The presence of specific molecular targets such as the estrogen/progesterone receptor determines the use of hormone therapy for patients with this subtype. Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, remains the first adjuvant treatment choice for the hormone-receptor positive BC patients. However, tamoxifen resistance is the major limitation of its efficacy. In this regard, t… Show more
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