Changes in breast tissue increase cancer risk for older women

(Cell Press) Researchers in Norway, Switzerland, and the United States have identified age-related differences in breast tissue that contribute to older women's increased risk of developing breast cancer. The findings, published April 24 in the journal Cell Reports, may help scientists better understand how breast cells change during the aging process, enabling doctors to catch the signs of cancer earlier.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news