Scientists probe hidden link between dense breasts and cancer
NCT ID NCT00475761
Summary
This study aimed to understand why women with dense breast tissue on mammograms have a higher risk of breast cancer. Researchers enrolled 466 women aged 40-65 who were scheduled for a breast biopsy. They collected tissue samples, health data, and tracked participants' health for up to 10 years to learn what makes dense breast tissue more likely to become cancerous.
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States
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