Research News on Risk Factors
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Genetic Testing Calms Women with Family History
High risk women who know their BRCA1 and BRCA2 status worry less about breast cancer.
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Daily Adult-Strength Aspirin May Lower Risk
Taking adult-strength aspirin every day may reduce cancer risk.
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Breastfeeding Appears to Lower Risk
Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of both hormone-receptor-positive and hormone-receptor-negative breast cancers.
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Eating Lots of Meat May Increase Risk
Eating large amounts of red and processed meats linked to higher risk of breast cancer.
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Benefits of Exercise Seen After Training Ends
The benefits of exercise stay with women recovering from breast cancer after the formal exercise program ends.
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American Cancer Society Tells Diagnosed Women to Have Other Healthy Breast Scanned with MRI
MRI scans now recommended to check for cancer in the other breast of newly diagnosed women, as well as for women at high risk.
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Plant-Based Diet May Decrease Risk
Eating a diet rich in plant foods that contain lignans may reduce breast cancer risk.
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Does a High-Fat Diet Increase Risk?
A diet high in fat may increase the risk of breast cancer.
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More Evidence That Strenuous Exercise Reduces Risk
Strenuous exercise can lower breast cancer risk.
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Working Up a Good Sweat Lowers Risk
Six or more hours of strenuous exercise per week can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
