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Posted by:  ennairam_23  Posted on: 02/11/2011
Breast cancer can be earlier detected with mammograms. That's why it is really important to have yourself checked when you are already in your 40s or if you have a high risk for cancer [family history].


Posted by:  ricky121  Posted on: 02/16/2011
is cancer a hereditary disease ?? yes mainly mid 40 age women are prone to get breast cancer.. document management




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