The Underlying Role of Diet in Breast Cancer Risk (2004)

Title:

The Underlying Role of Diet in Breast Cancer Risk

Key words:

lead, zinc

Research Institution:

Georgetown University

Location:

District of Columbia

Researcher:

Mary Beth Martin

Project Description:

This study used a rat mammary tumor model to investigate the mechanisms by which dietary exposure to the heavy metals lead and zinc promotes mammary tumour development.

Cancer Site(s)

Breast

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