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Prevention

Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Clinical Trials to Prevent Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention Studies

Initial Results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Released: Osteoporosis Drug Raloxifene Shown to be as Effective as Tamoxifen in Preventing Invasive Breast Cancer

The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR): Questions and Answers

Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Trial

Tamoxifen: Questions and Answers

Final Results from the NSABP Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Reported

NCI Study Estimates More Than 2 Million Women Could Benefit from Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen Approved for Ductal Breast Cancer

U.S. Task Force Recommendations for Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer

Reduced Levels of Fat in the Diet May Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence According to New Clinical Trial

Breast Cancer Survivors Test Diet High in Fruits, Veggies

News from the Women's Health Initiative: Reducing Total Fat Intake May Have Small Effect on Risk of Breast Cancer, No Effect on Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Heart Disease, or Stroke

Preventive Double Mastectomies Increasing Despite Some Concerns

Preventive Mastectomy: Questions and Answers

Genetics

Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer (PDQ®)
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Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk:
It's Your Choice

Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It's Your Choice

Fanconi Anemia Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

CHEK2 Gene Carries Risk of Breast Cancer

NHGRI Researchers Develop Gene Test That Differentiates Breast Cancer Types

Scientists Pinpoint Location of Possible Third Gene Involved in Hereditary Breast Cancer to Chromosome 13

Understanding Gene Testing

Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
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Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory

Breast Imaging Study

Cancer Family Registries

Causes and Risk Factors

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

Estimating Breast Cancer Risk: Questions and Answers

Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle

Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk: New Findings

Decrease in Breast Cancer Rates Related to Reduction in Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy

New Models of Breast Cancer Risk Focus on Breast Density

Strenuous Long-Term Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer

Weight Gain Increases Risk of Breast Cancer After Menopause

Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk

Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk

Study Shows Link Between Antibiotic Use and Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers

DES: Questions and Answers

Clinician Information: Identification and Management of Persons Exposed to DES (Diethylstilbestrol)

NIH-Funded Centers to Seek Early Environmental Exposures That May Lead to Breast Cancer

Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats

Younger Black Women Develop a More Lethal Type of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Among Young Women with Hodgkin Disease

Menopausal Hormone Use

Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project

Magnetic Field Exposure and Cancer: Questions and Answers

Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk: Questions and Answers

National Cancer Institute Breast Implant Study: Fact Sheet

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