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cancer risk

Known as: cancer risks 
The probability that exposure to some agent or substance will adversely transform cells to replicate and form a malignant tumor. (EPA Terminology… Expand
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Disease susceptibility
Li-Fraumeni SyndromeNeoplasm, ResidualResidual CancerResidual Tumor

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Review
2019
Review
2019
Role of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Cancer Prevention and Cancer Promotion
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed by medical practitioners in many clinical conditions… Expand
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
The influence of glucose-lowering therapies on cancer risk in type 2 diabetes
Aims/hypothesisThe risk of developing a range of solid tumours is increased in type 2 diabetes, and may be influenced by glucose… Expand
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Review
2008
Review
2008
Cancer risks from diagnostic radiology.
In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of CT scans performed, both in the US and the UK, which has… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Vitamin D and calcium supplementation reduces cancer risk: results of a randomized trial.
BACKGROUND Numerous observational studies have found supplemental calcium and vitamin D to be associated with reduced risk of… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Estimating risk of cancer associated with radiation exposure from 64-slice computed tomography coronary angiography.
CONTEXT Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) has become a common diagnostic test, yet there are little data on its… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for cancer prevention: reducing the risk of cancer with healthy food choices and physical activity.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines to serve as a foundation for its… Expand
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Meat, fish, and colorectal cancer risk: the European Prospective Investigation into cancer and nutrition.
BACKGROUND Current evidence suggests that high red meat intake is associated with increased colorectal cancer risk. High fish… Expand
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2003
Review
2003
Epidemiologic evidence of the protective effect of fruit and vegetables on cancer risk.
BACKGROUND Diets rich in fruit and vegetables have been recommended for preventing cancer. The evidence supporting this… Expand
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Body mass index, serum sex hormones, and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.
BACKGROUND Obesity is associated with increased breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women. We examined whether this… Expand
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Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Rotating night shifts and risk of breast cancer in women participating in the nurses' health study.
BACKGROUND Melatonin shows potential oncostatic action, and light exposure during night suppresses melatonin production. There is… Expand
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