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Sisters Join Hands to Fight Breast Cancer New Study to Discover Causes Sisters share a lot more than laughter and secrets. They also share genes and many lifestyle choices. Scientists already know that if a woman has a sister with breast cancer, she is twice as likely to develop it, too. But what causes this link? To help scientists figure that out, many women with sisters who have had breast cancer are taking part in a new project called the Sister Study. full story
A Pain in the Pelvis Spreading Cells Can Cause a Condition Called Endometriosis Pain can be the first sign that something’s wrong—cramping pain in the pelvis or pain during sex. But for women of childbearing age, difficulty getting pregnant is most often what leads them to see a doctor. The culprit, endometriosis, is difficult to diagnose and may require a surgical procedure. full story
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