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Breast Cancer Overview: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Mahdi Diab is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. Risk factors include older age, family history, genetic factors, alcohol, radiation exposure, and increased estrogen exposure. Early detection includes mammography and ultrasound. Diagnosis involves biopsy of suspicious lesions to determine receptor status. Treatment depends on stage but may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy. Prognosis de
- Author
- Mahdi Diab
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- EN