The Influence of Steroid Hormones and Antihormones on the Growth and Differentiation of Normal Human Breast Cells in Culture

Abstract

Breast cancer still remains the most frequent cancer in women, occurring in 1 out of 9 women, whereas advances in therapeutics have not led to a decrease in mortality. Only a policy of early screening in high-risk populations and of prevention based on a clear pathophysiological understanding could lead to a decrease in the mortality due to this cancer.