Sentences with phrase «mammographic breast density»

The study also found that the existing Nottingham Prognostic Index for breast cancer can be improved by including low mammographic breast density and HER2 status in the index.

Synchronized seasonal variations of mammographic breast density and plasma 25 - hydroxyvitamin d. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2007 May; 16 (5): 929 - 33.

Associations of coffee consumption and caffeine intake with mammographic breast density, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, published online.

A recent study (2) showed that the current use of multivitamins and minerals in premenopausal women was associated with a significant 5.3 % higher mean mammographic breast density (after adjustment for potential confounders), which is strongly and positively related to breast cancer risk.

Even though dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer, very low mammographic breast density is associated with a worse prognosis in breast cancer patients.

Mammographic breast density (MBD) has been a topic of research and discussion for decades.

«Mammographic breast density is readily available, and can be easily measured and recorded at the time of diagnosis.

Age, race, family history of breast cancer, history of a breast biopsy, and mammographic breast density are also significant factors in determining a woman's risk in the BCSC risk calculator, Henderson said.

Mammographic breast density and breast cancer risk: Implications of the breast density legislation for health care practitioners.

Mammographic breast density and breast cancer risk by menopausal status, postmenopausal hormone use and a family history of breast cancer