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Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk
This fact sheet describes what is known about the relationship between pregnancy and breast cancer risk. It also describes breast cancer risk factors that are not related to pregnancy. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.77

Early Reproductive Events and Breast Cancer
A list of NCI resources on this topic.

Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk
This fact sheet discusses research on abortion, miscarriage, and a woman's chances of developing breast cancer later in life. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.75
Oral Contraceptives
Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about research on the risk of developing cancer of the breast, cervix, liver, and ovary from the use of oral contraceptives. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.13
Post-menopausal Hormone Use
Menopausal Hormone Use
A collection of material about research related to the risks and benefits of hormone medication taken to ease symptoms associated with menopause.

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