A hormone-producing female reproductive organ located near the uterus. It produces eggs (ova)….

Breast cancer cells that have a receptor protein to which oestrogen will attach. Breast cancer cells that are ER+ depend on the hormone oestrogen to grow….

A female sex hormone produced mainly by the ovaries that helps mature and regulate the female reproductive system….

Treatment given to cure the cancer, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This does not include long-term treatment such as hormone medication, which may be taken for several years to maintain remission.