Abortion and the risk of breast cancer: is there a believable association?
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It may be premature to warn women who are planning an abortion about the possibility of developing breast cancer. An association between spontaneous and induced abortions and breast cancer has been reported in several studies. A 1996 study found that the risk was very small and could be due to a bias in reporting abortion statistics. This study found an increased risk in breast cancer in women who got abortions before the procedure was legalized, compared to those who got legal abortions. But an estimated 40% to 75% induced abortions are not reported. A greater degree of underreporting in the women without breast cancer could explain the slightly increased risk in those who develop the disease. In addition, results could vary depending on whether the women in the control group have had prior term pregnancies, which are known to protect women from breast cancer.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1996
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Association of frequency and duration of aspirin use and hormone receptor status with breast cancer risk
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Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective chemopreventive agents for breast cancer. The reduction in the incidence of breast cancer with aspirin use was seen among those with hormone receptor-positive tumors.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Aspirin dose for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
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Multiple studies reveal that long-term aspirin dosage greater than 75 to 81 mg/d do not better prevent cardiovascular diseases. Higher dosages of aspirin increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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