Breast Cancer

Findings from Harvard University, U.S., broaden understanding of breast cancer

Published in Nursing Home and Elder Business Week, May 20th, 2007

New breast cancer study findings have been reported from Harvard University, U.S.

Study 1: Data detailed in "Reproductive factors and family history of breast cancer in relation to plasma prolactin levels in premenopausal and postmenopausal women" have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Many reproductive factors are associated with breast cancer risk, potentially through a hormonal pathway. The peptide hormone prolactin is essential in mammary development and lactation and may be a link between risk factors and breast cancer."

"While higher prolactin levels are associated with increased breast cancer risk, few determinants...

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Source: Nursing Home and Elder Business Week (2007-05-20)

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