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

Abstract

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. Component projects 5a and 5b were officially launched July 18 2006. Tasks and subtasks to be performed were described in the submitted Statement of Work (SOW). Subtasks 4a 4b 5a 5b have been completed. Subtasks 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 3c 5c 5d are ongoing. Subtasks 2d and 4c have been initiated. Subtasks 5a and 5b 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, 2007
Accession Number
ADA469365

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  • Dimitrios Trichopoulos

Organizations

  • Harvard Medical School

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  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cells
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Epidemiology
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Fetus
  • Genes
  • Health Services
  • Hormones
  • Mammary Glands
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • North America
  • Public Health
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Stem Cells

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