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Synergisms in Breast Cancer Etiology

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Part of the book series: Developments in Oncology ((DION,volume 49))

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Abstract

Since breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths* in women of North \america and most of Europe and the incidence rate is three times the death rate and rising in all world populations, it would be helpful to recognize the most significant factors that place woman in a position of high risk. The manifestation of this disease does not usually result of cause, but instead frim a combination of causes which most probably exert their influences over a long period of time.

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