Long-term use of estrogen hormone therapy linked to higher risk for breast cancer
Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
In a landmark study, researchers have linked the long-term use of estrogen plus progesterone and estrogen-only hormone therapy with a higher risk for developing breast cancer.
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