breast

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"It's been encouraging to see the survival rates for breast cancer improve over recent decades, and we'd love to see the same gains in prevention."

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“Early onset breast cancer” — diagnosed before age 50 — “is going up the fastest among Asian Americans,” Gomez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Tamoxifen can substantially reduce breast cancer incidence in high-risk patients, but many eligible women do not take the drug because of concerns about side effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Rising rates of breast cancer among Asian American women are also driving the push.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Yah!” said Wemmick, touching me on the breast with his forefinger; “you’re a deep one, Mr. Pip! Would you like to have a look at Newgate? Have you time to spare?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens