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Breast Cancer
Researchers at University of California have published new data on breast cancer
August 28th, 2008
"Early age at first birth and multiparity reduce the risk of estrogen receptor-progesterone receptor (ERPR)-positive breast cancer, whereas breastfeeding reduces the risk of both ERPR-positive and ERPR-negative cancers. We used multivariable logistic regression analysis to investigate whether age at first birth (<25 or >= 25 years) and breastfeeding (ever/never) modify the long-term effect of parity on risk of ERPR-positive and ERPR-negative cancer using 1,457 incident breast cancer cases and 1,455 controls ages >= 55 years who participated in the Women's Contraceptive and Reproductive Experiences Study," investigators in the United States report. "Women who...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-28)
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