Family History of Breast Cancer as a Determinant of the Risk of Developing Endometrial and Ovarian Cancers: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Abstract

Statement of the problem: Although endometrial and ovarian cancers share some of the same reproductive, hormonal, and genetic risk factors with breast cancer, it is not well established if a family history of breast cancer is associated with endometrial and ovarian cancer risk in a general population setting. We examined these associations in a prospective cohort study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA434785

Entities

People

  • N. N. Kazerouni

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemistry
  • Colon Cancer
  • Cysts
  • Data Analysis
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Genetics
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Oncology
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Uterine Cancers

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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