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Estimation of individualized probabilities of developing breast cancer for Japanese women.
Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) - 1 Jan 2003
Ueda Kimiko, Tsukuma Hideaki, Tanaka Hideo, Ajiki Wakiko, Oshima Akira
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Projecting individualized probabilities of developing breast cancer is needed for counseling and chemoprevention for Japanese women, in whom breast cancer incidence has been rapidly increasing. METHODS: We calculated individualized probabilities of developing breast cancer within 10-20 years and until life expectancy for Japanese women by multiplying the relative risk for each risk factor combination...
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