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Breast Cancer
Urinary estrogen metabolite ratio may signal higher risk in Asian Americans
March 24th, 2005
The ratio of the urinary estrogen metabolite 2-hydroxyestone (2-OHE1) to that of 16alpha-hydroxyestrone (16alpha-OHE1) may be an indicator of increased breast cancer risk in Asian American women, researchers say. According to scientists at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, "Controversy persists regarding the role of a low ratio of 2-OHE1/16alpha-OHE1 as a potential estrogen metabolism marker of increased risk for breast cancer. Most of the evidence has been provided by case-control studies, where tumor effects on hormone metabolism are not known." "Studies in populations at various risk of breast cancer are not consistent, with some suggesting that...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-24)
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