Breast Carcinoma Testing

What are the markers for breast carcinoma?

ER
PR
HER2
Ki67

Understanding the tumor markers

ER (Estrogen Receptor): indicates cancer is hormone-receptor-positive
PR (Progesterone Receptor): determines hormone sensitivity
HER2: identifies aggressive cancers
Ki-67: Measures the rate of cancer cell growth

Who needs to do breast carcinoma testing?

People with suspected signs of breast cancer
People with a personal history of breast cancer
Strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer

When to do breast carcinoma testing​

To tailor treatment plans
To monitor the disease's progression