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Young, High-Risk Women Benefit from Breast Self-Exam
Research shows that breast self-exam is an important cancer detection tool for young women, especially young women at high risk for breast cancer.
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Soy Supplements Don’t Affect Breast Density
New research shows that postmenopausal women who took large amounts of isoflavone supplements (a compound in soy) had no change in breast density, which suggests that a diet rich in soy doesn't affect breast cancer risk.
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Breast Density, Age, Race, Family History Offer Best Estimate of Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers recommend looking at breast density, age, race, ethnicity, and family history as the best way to estimate breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women.
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Digital Mammograms Better Than Film for Younger Women
Digital mammograms are more accurate in finding breast cancer than film mammograms for women who are younger than 50, have dense breasts, or who still have their periods (or have had a period within the past year).
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Very Dense Breasts Linked to Higher Risk
Breast density makes mammograms harder to read and also seems to increase breast cancer risk.
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