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Breast Cancer Early Detection

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http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/early_detection/index.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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Sponsoring Agency

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Description

Women's breasts can develop some degree of lumpiness, but only a small percentage of lumps are malignant. While a history of breast cancer in the family may lead to increased risk, most breast cancers are diagnosed in women with no family history. Find out more about the early signs of Breast Cancer.

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Review Date

5/21/2007

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