Letter to the Editor

British Journal of Cancer (2000) 83, 133–133. doi:10.1054/bjoc.2000.1241 www.bjcancer.com
Published online 6 June 2000

Reproductive factors are crucial in the aetiology of breast cancer

S A Khuder1 and A B Mutgi1

1Medical College of Ohio, USA

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