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Objective response rates in postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer using high-dose estrogen therapy. A total of 407 patients were classified based on time from menopause. (1)
| Age Since Menopause | Patient Number | Percent Responding |
|---|---|---|
| Postmenopausal 0–5 years | 63 | 9 |
| Postmenopausal >5 years | 344 | 35 |
Stoll B. Palliation by castration or hormone ablation. In: Stoll BA, ed. Breast Cancer Management Early and Late. London: William Herman Medical Books Ltd; 1977:135–149.
