articleAnnals of Internal MedicineFeb 4, 2003Closed access

Individual and Combined Effects of Age, Breast Density, and Hormone Replacement Therapy Use on the Accuracy of Screening Mammography

National Cancer Institute · University of New Mexico · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The relationships among breast density, age, and use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in breast cancer detection have not been fully evaluated.

Objective

To determine how breast density, age, and use of HRT individually and in combination affect the accuracy of screening mammography.

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Authors

12

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Mammography
  • Breast cancer
  • Hormone replacement therapy (female-to-male)
  • Breast density
  • Breast cancer screening
  • Gynecology
  • Prospective cohort study
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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