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- 2.5 million Cancer survivorsAJC: Cancer survivors improve chances with good diet (November 3, 2008)
- Occurs in both men and women
- Chance of development in women: 12%ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer?
- 2nd most common cancer in womenACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer?
- 2nd leading cause of cancer death in womenACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer?
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States among women. Breast cancer occurs in the glandular tissue of the breast. While most people think it only happens in women, it can occur in men as well.ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer?
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Causes and Risk Factors
The exact cause of breast cancer is not known, but researchers have found a number of factors that can increase a person's risk for development. Genetically having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, greatly increases one's risk. If a women has a family history of either breast or ovarian cancer, they should be tested for the presence of these genes.ACS: We Know What Causes Breast Cancer? -
Diet
The American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research have both concluded that a healthy diet is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of cancer returning.AJC: Cancer survivors improve chances with good diet (November 3, 2008) -
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Breast Cancer Questions
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