Gynaecology & Obstetrics A patient is diagnosed with carcinoma of the breast. The most important prognostic factor in the treatment of this disease is A Age at diagnosis B Size of tumor C Axillary metastases D Estrogen receptors on the tumor 💡 Explanation A patient is diagnosed with carcinoma of the breast. The most important prognostic factor in the treatment of this disease is ✓ Correct Answer: C. Axillary metastases