breast cancer risk

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Does soy increase breast cancer risk?

Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a Mayo Clinic lifestyle medicine expert, says consuming soy products in moderation can be beneficial.

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Medications to lower breast cancer risk

Dr. Caroline Clune explains how breast cancer risk is assessed and discusses the medications available to help reduce that risk.

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Mayo Clinic’s DNA study reveals BRCA1 mutations in 3 sisters, prompts life-changing decisions

Minnesota sisters discover they have a shared genetic mutation that dramatically increases their risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

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Who is at high risk for breast cancer?

Only a small percentage of women are considered to be at high risk for developing breast cancer due to family history, genetic mutation, or tissue-based findings that elevate their odds.

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Study findings may improve accuracy of breast cancer risk estimates for women with no family history

The findings of the CARRIERS Consortium study, which were published Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in The New England Journal of Medicine, may allow health care[...]