Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Azad University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Boali Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction & Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of progesterone receptors in the prognosis of breast cancer. Materials & Methods: Out of 2350 articles published during 1983-2009, we selected 102 articles of which 50 are mentioned in this article. Results: Progesterone receptor has a significant role in the production and progress of breast cancer and along with estrogen has an important role in its prognosis and estimation of response to the treatment. Conclusions: Progesterone receptor have important role in the prognosis of breast cancer.
Mirmalek,S , Elham Kani,F and Salehi,M . (2011). A Review of the Role of Progesterone Receptor in the Prognosis of Breast Cancer. Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19(Spring), 1-8.
MLA
Mirmalek,S , , Elham Kani,F , and Salehi,M . "A Review of the Role of Progesterone Receptor in the Prognosis of Breast Cancer", Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19, Spring, 2011, 1-8.
HARVARD
Mirmalek S, Elham Kani F, Salehi M. (2011). 'A Review of the Role of Progesterone Receptor in the Prognosis of Breast Cancer', Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19(Spring), pp. 1-8.
CHICAGO
S Mirmalek, F Elham Kani and M Salehi, "A Review of the Role of Progesterone Receptor in the Prognosis of Breast Cancer," Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19 Spring (2011): 1-8,
VANCOUVER
Mirmalek S, Elham Kani F, Salehi M. A Review of the Role of Progesterone Receptor in the Prognosis of Breast Cancer. Iranian Journal of Surgery. 2011;19(Spring):1-8.
