Breast cancer is surging among Asian American women — and scientists don’t know why
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Breast cancer is rising rapidly among Asian American women, with some of the most alarming increases occurring in younger women and in aggressive or advanced cancers. Researchers say screening alone can't explain the surge, suggesting important risk factors may still be undiscovered. (via Science Daily)
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