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Breast Cancer
Findings from University of California provide new insights into breast cancer
April 23rd, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Breast cancer is Asian American women's most frequently occurring cancer. Asian American women completed breast cancer-related baseline surveys for 2 studies 5 years apart." "Statistically significant and rapid improvements in knowledge and screening practices were seen between the 948 participants in the first study (1995) and the 1540 participants in the second study. This increase paralleled the reported climb in early detection rates among Asian American women," wrote G.R. Sadler and colleagues, University of California. The researchers concluded: "The data document the achievement of a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-23)
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