Going up a skirt size could increase breast cancer risk
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Your breast cancer risk could increase by 33% if you go up a skirt size as you get older, according to new research which highlights the importance of staying, fit, active and healthy as we age
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Skirt size increase linked to breast cancer risk, study finds
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News
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How to Prepare for a Mammogram - National Breast Cancer Foundation
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More personalised breast screening needed •
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer despite a clear mammogram and testing negative for genes that increase risk
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The Bigger Your Skirt, The Bigger Your Risk Of Breast Cancer, New Study Says
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Does Breast Size Affect Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
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Early Detection is Key - Carol Milgard Breast Center
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What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
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