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Cambridge and UBC study finds menopause alters breast cancer risk
NewsBytes | April 3, 2026 4:40 PM CST

Aging shifts breast tissue composition

The study found that aging leads to fewer breast cells, slower cell division, less milk-producing tissue, and more fat cells, all of which make it easier for cancer to develop.
Lower estrogen levels during menopause also weaken the structure of breast tissue.
Mapping these changes could help improve future screening and prevention.


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