Detection of ESR1 amplification in endometrium cancer and ovary cancer

摘要

The present invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a tumor resulting from a proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary as responsive to anti-estrogen treatment. Further, the invention relates to an in-vitro method of identifying a candidate patient with a proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary as suitable for anti-estrogen treatment. In a further aspect, the invention provides an in-vitro method of identifying an individual with a non-cancerous proliferative disease of the endometrium or ovary who is at risk of developing endometrial or ovarian cancer. The invention also provides kits for performing the above methods.