Research News on Risk Factors
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Abnormal BRCA Genes Also Increase Risk in Men
Men with an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Research Highlights Links Between Body Fat and Cancer
A review of 7,000 studies finds that keeping a healthy body weight and avoiding excessive red meat and wine are critical for lowering cancer risk.
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Smokers Don’t Seem to Have More Aggressive Breast Cancers
Smoking is not specifically linked to a higher risk of advanced breast cancer, but it still causes 87% of lung cancer deaths in the United States.
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Sunlight Exposure May Reduce Risk for Some Light-Skinned Women
Getting some sun may reduce the risk of advanced breast cancer in light-skinned women.
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Ibuprofen, Aspirin May Reduce Risk
Regularly taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, seems to be associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, but the results are still inconclusive.
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Birth Control Pills Don’t Affect Survival
A history of using birth control pills doesn't affect survival in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk
New research shows that drinking alcohol can increase breast cancer risk.
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Women with Abnormal BRCA1 Gene Have Worse Prognosis Than Women with Abnormal BRCA2 Gene
A new study suggests that having an abnormal BRCA2 gene has a better prognosis 5 years after diagnosis than having an abnormal BRCA1 gene.
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Parents Often Tell Kids About Abnormal Genes Before Interventions Needed
New research suggests that parents should wait until their children reach early adulthood before talking to them about abnormal genetic test results.
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Drop in Breast Cancer Diagnoses Comes with Drop in Hormone Replacement Therapy Use
Another study links hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and increased breast cancer risk.
