Search Tag: Breast Cancer Risk
2023 15 May
A recent study suggests that the more time it takes for breast density to decrease, the higher the chance a woman could develop breast cancer. In the study published in JAMA Oncology, the team used a mathematical model to monitor changes in breast density across a 10-year period in almost 1,000 women. The study revealed the association between...Read more
2023 28 Mar
Progestogen-only contraceptive use is increasing, but information on the associated risks have been scarce. A large nested case-control study aimed to assess the breast cancer risk associated with the current or recent use of both combined and progestogen-only contraceptives in premenopausal women. The study analysed data from a UK primary...Read more