Why does hormone receptor status matter in breast cancer treatment?
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Correct answer: Receptor-positive cancers may respond to endocrine (hormonal) therapy
Estrogen or progesterone receptor-positive breast cancers may be treated with endocrine therapy, so receptor status directly guides treatment planning.
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