Which of the Following Statements About Estrogen-Sensitive Breast Cancer Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about estrogen-sensitive breast cancer is true?

• A) Patients who have estrogen-sensitive breast cancer always metabolize the drug tamoxifen slowly.
• B) Patients who have estrogen-sensitive breast cancer always metabolize the drug tamoxifen rapidly.
• C) Patients who have estrogen-sensitive breast cancer have tumor cells that do not have estrogen receptors on their surface
• D) Patients who have estrogen-sensitive breast cancer have tumor cells with estrogen receptors on their surface and the absence of estrogen in the body promotes the growth of the cancer.
• E) Patients who have estrogen-sensitive breast cancer have tumor cells with estrogen receptors on their surface and the presence of estrogen in the body promotes the growth of the cancer.

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