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Breast Cancer Prevention Research
Women who have undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy for Hodgkin's Lymphoma (particularly those treated at a younger age) have an increased risk of going on to develop breast cancer. What is BCNA d...
Here is some information on breast cancer diagnosis post treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma and childhood cancer. This cohort is high risk of developing breast cancer and developing it at a younger age- 30yr-40yr. Research is being conducted looking to see if breast cancer could be prevented in people who have BRACA 1 and BRACA 2 genes using medications such as Tamoxifen. Is similar research being conducted for survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma and survivors of childhood cancer?