Early Life Processes, Endocrine Mediators and Number of Susceptible Cells in Relation to Breast Cancer Risk

Abstract

Scope: To investigate the role of early life processes, endocrine mediators and number of susceptible cells on adult life breast cancer risk. Method: Five interlinked component projects covering the spectrum from endometrial to adult life. Progress report: Component projects 1 to 4 were officially launched July 2005. Tasks and subtasks to be performed were described in the submitted Statement of Work (SOW). Subtasks 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a and 4b are currently ongoing. Subtasks 6a and 6b under Task 6 are being implemented. Major findings: Data collection is still on-going. Analyses are pending and no findings can be reported yet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA452223

Entities

People

  • Anders Ekbom
  • Chung-cheng Hsieh
  • Dimitrios Trichopoulos
  • Hans-olov Adami
  • Pagona Lagiou
  • Per Hall

Organizations

  • Harvard Medical School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cells
  • Data Analysis
  • Epidemiology
  • Extraction
  • Glands
  • Health Services
  • Hormones
  • Mammary Glands
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • North America
  • Public Health
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Stem Cells

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