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Breast Cancer and Smoking…

By Barbara Phillips, NP Leave a Comment

A study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (“Hutch”) in Seattle reports a strong association between increased incidence of breast cancer and smoking. Other studies have certainly indicated a correlation. What was unique about this is it looked at older, postmenopausal women.

If you smoke, are exposed to 2nd hand smoke, or have friends that smoke…this is worth a read. Please share.

Long-Term Smoking is Associated With Up to 40 Percent Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

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