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Breast Cancer
High serum testosterone levels predict breast cancer recurrence
March 24th, 2005
High serum testosterone levels predict breast cancer recurrence, report researchers in Italy. "Prospective studies show that high serum levels of androgens and estrogens are associated with increased incidence of postmenopausal breast cancer. The aim of the present analysis was to study the prognostic value of serum testosterone, estradiol, and related factors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients," said F. Berrino and colleagues, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan. Of 110 patients, follow-up of 5.5 years found that "31 patients developed distant metastasis (16), local relapse (4), or contralateral breast cancer (11)." The...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-24)
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