## Abstract The available epidemiologic evidence does not support a carcinogenic effect of silicone breast implants on breast or other cancers. Data on cancer risk other than breast cancer are limited and few studies have assessed cancer risk beyond 10–15 years after breast implantation. We extende
Stage of breast cancer at diagnosis among women with cosmetic breast implants
✍ Scribed by Hölmich, L R; Mellemkjær, L; Gunnarsdóttir, K A; Tange, U B; Krag, C; Møller, S; McLaughlin, J K; Olsen, J H
- Book ID
- 109997512
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 105 KB
- Volume
- 88
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-0920
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