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At-home urine test to evaluate risk for breast cancer
April 22nd, 2003
Healthy Estrogen.com, Inc., has introduced a new urine test to help women evaluate risk for breast cancer. The home urine test, known as "The Healthy Estrogen Test," is a measurement of estrogen metabolites in determination of an estrogen metabolism ratio, known as the "2/16 ratio." A low ratio has been associated with increased breast cancer risk in major research studies. This ratio of distinct estrogen metabolites now offers women objective laboratory data regarding their risk for breast cancer. Recent innovations in laboratory technology have made it possible to bring "The Healthy Estrogen Test" from the research setting into...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2003-04-22)
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