One-third Of Breast Cancer May Be Avoidable

One-third of breast cancer may be avoidable

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a breast cancer conference said Thursday — comments that could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates.

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