title: A review of the etiology of breast cancer.
abstract: It is important that physicians be aware of the current theories on the etiology of breast cancer. This article reviews some of the more probable etiologic factors of breast cancer.
authors: Department of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Bodine Center for Cancer Treatment, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.
authors: C M
authors: CM
authors: Mansfield
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D044383:Black People; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D004032:Diet; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D008423:Maternal Age; D008598:Menstruation; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking; D013997:Time Factors