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What are the main causes of breast cancer? does fibrocytic changes are prone to breast cancer?
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Very common cancer: Breast cancer is common. Most risk factors only indicate danger, but are not causes. Early detection is key (self exams monthly and mammograms). Several gene mutations increase risk. Testing is indicated if a number of relatives have breast, ovarian or pancreas cancer. Fibro-cystic disease is a benign group of conditions without cancer risk but fibrous density can make cancer detection harder.
Answered 2/28/2015
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See NCI Cancer Risk: On the web for a fairly full list of risks. Fibrocystic changes of the breast are normal for women in the us, and are not related to cancer risk.
Answered 2/28/2015
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