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What what kind of program should i be to prevent breast cancer other than take birth control pills?
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No: Oral contraception doesn't cause cancer. Some breast cancers have receptors to estrogen and Progesterone so ocp should not be used only if the patient has a hx for breast cancer. Hope the info helps.
Answered 6/30/2014
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