Cancer recurs in 'dense' breasts

Courtesy BBC News | Health | World Edition  Mon, 11/09/2009 - 04:06

Women treated for breast cancer are at a higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have 'dense' breasts, a study finds.


 

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