Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false?
A)Measurements of ER and PR receptors are used to determine the treatment and prognosis.
B)The HER2/neu gene affects the treatment and prognosis.
C)The alpha fetoprotein level in the blood is abnormally low.
D)Mammography is used to detect tumors in the breast.

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The alpha fetoprotein level is not used as a marker for breast cancer. It is actually a marker for liver cancer and certain germ cell tumors. Measurements of ER and PR receptors, HER2/neu status, and mammography are all important in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer.

Which of the Following Statements About Breast Cancer Is False