Breast cancer is the most
common cancer in adult
women," says Dr. Robert
Bloom, chief of hematol-
ogy/oncology at Sinai-Grace
Hospital and staff physician
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at Providence Hospital. "It
is not, however, the leading
cause of death, which is
heart disease, or even the
leading cause of cancer
death, which is lung cancer.
According to Bloom, the incidence of breast
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cancer is increasing because of two factors
that are truly beyond our control — the earlier
onset of menstruation, probably attributed to
better childhood nutrition, and the decision of
most women to delay their first pregnancy.
To help women better understand the
newest advances in breast cancer diagnostics,
research and treatment, we asked some area
specialists to share their expertise and knowl-
edge with our readers. Doctors Bloom, Laura
Freedman, Marc Lippman, David Nathanson
and Mark Segel provide the following insights
for your consideration: