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The Natural Untreated Course of Breast Cancer

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Etiology of Cancer in Man

Part of the book series: Cancer Growth and Progression ((CAGP,volume 6))

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Carcinoma of the breast is the most common malignant tumor of women, accounting for approximately 35 000 annual deaths. In the United States, it is estimated that one of every 11 women will develop breast cancer some time in her life with approximately a 9% chance.

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    Arthur S. Levine

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Gregl, A., Harrington, C.J., Cigtay, O.S. (1989). The Natural Untreated Course of Breast Cancer. In: Levine, A.S. (eds) Etiology of Cancer in Man. Cancer Growth and Progression, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2532-8_8

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