March 20, 2006

Asymmetrical Breasts and Breast Cancer Linked

According to a new study, having assymetrical breasts may increase the chances that a woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers believe the reason may be that estrogen appears to play a role in asymmetry.

In a study published Monday in the journal Breast Cancer Research, researchers reported that each 3.38-ounce increase in breast asymmetry, as measured by mammography, predicted a 50 percent increase in breast cancer risk. (CBS News)

Posted by news editor on March 20, 2006 03:58 PM