A just published study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center finds that obesity, alcohol use and smoking all significantly increase the risk of second breast cancer among breast cancer survivors. (criticalillnessinsuranceinfo.org)
The research also suggests that current smokers who imbibe at least seven drinks a week may be at particularly high risk of second breast cancer. (criticalillnessinsuranceinfo.org)
Do regional practice patterns for radiotherapy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer increase the likelihood of mastectomy when there is a second breast cancer in women who did not receive radiotherapy at the initial DCIS diagnosis? (sciencedaily.com)