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Breast Cancer
Recent findings from C.M. Friedenreich and co-authors highlight research in breast cancer
May 28th, 2009
"Few studies have examined the association between physical activity and disease outcomes in breast cancer survivors. Here, we report the association between lifetime total physical activity performed prior to diagnosis and disease outcomes in a population-based sample of breast cancer survivors," scientists writing in the International Journal of Cancer report. "A cohort of 1,231 women diagnosed with breast cancer between 1995 and 1997 was followed for a minimum of 8.3 years for any cancer progressions, recurrences and new primaries; and a minimum of 10.3 years for deaths. All treatment and follow-up care received was abstracted from medical records. Data on...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-28)
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