... appear to either increase or decrease the risk of developing breast cancer. "Historically, in the United States, black have had a lower incidence of breast cancer than whites, but unfortunately the survival rate for blacks is lower than the survival rate for whites." This is said to be because of the great difference in access to medical care. "In Canada the age adjusted risk among First ... of milk ducts and glands that can make cancers more difficult to see in an x-ray. Although a mammogram is not 100% accurate it is still the best test that is out there right now for detecting small ...

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