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    Glossary Breast Cancer Risk

    likelihood of developing breast cancer influenced by genetics and lifestyle

    Breast Cancer Risk refers to the likelihood or probability of an individual developing breast cancer over their lifetime. This risk can be influenced by a combination of genetic factors, such as mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, lifestyle choices, family history, and environmental exposures. Understanding one's breast cancer risk can help in making informed decisions about screening and preventive measures.

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    10. Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review Annals of Dermatology · 2017 · 2 citations
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    1. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    2. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    3. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    4. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    5. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
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