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11/04/09
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Category: Breast Cancer

What is the association between breat density, fibrocystic breast conditions and cancer risk?

I've heard that breast dense is a risk factor for breast cancer, but women with fibrocystic breasts are not at an increased risk. I also understand that fibrocystic breasts are dense breasts. I'm confused about what this means. Is the density associated with increased cancer risk different from the…

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