Epidemiology of Breast Cancer Journal Article


Authors: Ban, K. A.; Godellas, C. V.
Article Title: Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
Abstract: This article outlines the current incidence, prevalence, and mortality of breast cancer and reviews the epidemiology of the disease. Major risk factors for the development of breast cancer are covered, including reproductive, genetic, and environmental variables. Understanding the epidemiology of breast cancer will help clinicians identify high-risk patients for appropriate screening and informed disease management decisions.
Journal Title: Surgical oncology clinics of North America
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1558-5042; 1055-3207
Publisher: Elsevier Inc  
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 409
End Page: 422
Language: ENG
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Notes: CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 9211789; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish