Breast cancer: dietary and environmental oestrogens.

R Clarke, L Hilakivi-Clarke, B Trock

Journal: Biologist (London, England) 2001;48(1):21-6

PMID: 11178620

Abstract

Breast cancer is among the most common of the cancers that occur in women living in western societies. It is a much-feared disease and the risks are confusing and often badly reported. Oestrogen levels are a known risk factor. But is it possible to lower the risk? And where are all the oestrogens coming from?

Address: The Vincent T Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA. [email protected]

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https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html

MeSH Terms: Breast Neoplasms, Carcinogens, Environmental, Diet, Estrogens, Estrogens, Non-Steroidal, Female, Humans, Isoflavones, Phytoestrogens, Plant Preparations, Xenobiotics