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Dense breasts linked to return of breast cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with dense breasts who have had lumpectomies for breast cancer are at a higher risk of a recurrence, according to a new study. However, the increased risk is for recurrences near the original cancer. Full Article at Reuters Health: eLine

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  1. MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- After a lumpectomy, women with very dense breasts have a higher risk of cancer recurrence in the affected breast, a new study shows. Full Article at MedicineNet

  2. Toronto, November 9 — An earlier research had indicated that dense breast tissue increased the risk of cancer. Now, a new study suggests that women with dense breasts are at a greater danger of relapse after lumpectomy. Full Article at 24x7updates

  3. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with dense breasts who have had lumpectomies for breast cancer are at a higher risk of a recurrence, according to a new study. However, the increased risk is for recurrences near the original cancer. Full Article at Reuters

  4. MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- After a lumpectomy, women with very dense breasts have a higher risk of cancer recurrence in the affected breast, a new study shows. Full Article at ABC News

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