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News · 04-23-2009, 05:12 AM

Many studies determine hormone levels in the blood as a marker of breast cancer risk. But it hasn't been known whether these blood tests reflect what is happening in the breast tissue, where certain hormones fuel cancer.

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04-23-2009, 05:12 AM	#1
News Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20,053	Test For Hormones In Blood Not Reflective Of Hormones In Breast Tissue; Breast Cancer Many studies determine hormone levels in the blood as a marker of breast cancer risk. But it hasn't been known whether these blood tests reflect what is happening in the breast tissue, where certain hormones fuel cancer. More...