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Breast Cancer
Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from University of California
April 24th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Current models for assessing breast cancer risk are complex and do not include breast density, a strong risk factor for breast cancer that is routinely reported with mammography. To develop and validate an easy-to-use breast cancer risk prediction model that includes breast density." "Empirical model based on Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results incidence, and relative hazards from a prospective cohort. Screening mammography sites participating in the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium. 1 095 484 women undergoing mammography who had no previous diagnosis of breast cancer. Self-reported age, race or ethnicity,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-24)
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