title: Understanding breast cancer risk.
abstract: With mammography firmly established as an integral part of efforts to reduce breast cancer mortality, many believe it is time to concentrate on prevention. Part of the multifaceted approach to preventing and treating this disease is unraveling its molecular, genetic and physiological makeup. Another aspect is ensuring that women have the information they need to make informed decisions about screening and treatment. Studies also point to the influence of nutrition, exercise, medicines and a patient's adherence to screening on cancer risk and recovery.
authors.forename: Robin L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008327:Mammography; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology