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BREAST CANCER: Dissecting a Hidden Breast Cancer Risk
Jennifer Couzin
Many studies have shown that high breast density boosts a woman's chance of breast cancer. But it's not clear why, and doctors aren't sure how to translate the knowledge they've got to the clinic.