Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer
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Randall Harris, of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and colleagues presented very interesting results from a prospective study on the effects of anti-inflammatory agents in the chemoprevention of breast cancer in women enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative observational study. A total of 80,741 postmenopausal women (50-79 years of age) with no previous history of cancer (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer) were included, 1392 of whom developed breast cancer during the study as documented by pathologic exam. Average follow-up was 43 months. Use of anti-inflammatory agents and general medical histories were recorded at baseline and throughout the study.
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