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Simplified Model Predicts Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Risk
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Title Simplified Model Predicts Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Risk
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566363?src=rss
Description A simplified model that includes age, breast cancer in first-degree relatives, and previous breast biopsy examination identifies women at risk for estrogen receptor (ER)-positive (but not ER-negative) breast cancers, according to a report in the November 21st Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Date Nov 22, 2007
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