Body mass index, mammographic density, and breast cancer risk by estrogen receptor subtype

Body mass index, mammographic density, and breast cancer risk by estrogen receptor subtype

Abstract Background Obesity and elevated breast density are common risk factors for breast cancer, and their effects may vary by estrogen receptor (ER) subtype. However, their joint effects on ER subtype-specific risk are unknown. Understanding this relationship could enhance risk stratification for...

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Main Authors: Yiwey Shieh, Christopher G. Scott, Matthew R. Jensen, Aaron D. Norman, Kimberly A. Bertrand, V. Shane Pankratz, Kathleen R. Brandt, Daniel W. Visscher, John A. Shepherd, Rulla M. Tamimi, Celine M. Vachon, Karla Kerlikowske
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Breast Cancer Research
Subjects:
Breast neoplasms
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Mammographic breast density
Prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13058-019-1129-9

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