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Population-based estimates of the relation between breast cancer risk, tumor subtype, and family history.

Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Apr 2009

Welsh Megan L, Buist Diana S M, Aiello Bowles Erin J, Anderson Melissa L, Elmore Joann G, Li Christopher I

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OBJECTIVE: Many studies that have estimated the breast cancer risk attributable to family history have been based on data collected within family units. Use of this study design has likely overestimated risks for the general population. We provide population-based estimates of breast cancer risk and different tumor subtypes in relation to the degree, number, and age at diagnosis of affected relatives. METHODS:...

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PMID: 18437558
DOI: 10.1007/s10549-008-0026-1
PMCID: PMC2692346

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