A review of the etiology of breast cancer.
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.
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Department of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Bodine Center for Cancer Treatment, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.
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