High Bone Mineral Density of the Lumbar Spine Is Positively Associated with Breast Cancer

Objective. The objective of this study was to verify possible associations between bone mineral density (BMD) and breast cancer in recently diagnosed women in the Brazilian Mid-west region, considering the menopausal status of patients. Methods. A case-control study was conducted with 142 cases of b...

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Main Authors: Larissa Vaz Gonçalves, Karine Anusca Martins, Jordana Carolina Marques Godinho-Mota, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Ana Luisa Lima Sousa, Ruffo Freitas-Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8010356