Pubertal timing and breast density in young women: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Earlier age at onset of pubertal events and longer intervals between them (tempo) have been associated with increased breast cancer risk. It is unknown whether the timing and tempo of puberty are associated with adult breast density, which could mediate the increased risk. Method...

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Main Authors: Lauren C. Houghton, Seungyoun Jung, Rebecca Troisi, Erin S. LeBlanc, Linda G. Snetselaar, Nola M. Hylton, Catherine Klifa, Linda Van Horn, Kenneth Paris, John A. Shepherd, Robert N. Hoover, Joanne F. Dorgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Breast Cancer Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13058-019-1209-x