Abstract:Cancer represents the second main cause of death worldwide, behind only cardiovascular diseases (CVD). 1 Projections for 2030 expect around 24 million cases of cancer and 14.6 million deaths. 2 This disease represents a global health challenge that has been increasing in low-and middle-income countries with the globalization of the economy and lifestyles. 3 Among various neoplasm types, breast cancer (BC) is the one that affects women the most each year, being responsible for 23% (1 380 000) of all new cancer … Show more
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