Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false?

a. Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcohol use have all been linked to a higher risk of breast
cancer.
b. With early diagnosis and treatment, almost 90% of breast cancer patients survive for five
years.
c. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
d. Growth of about two-thirds of breast cancers is enhanced by circulating estrogens and
progesterone.
e. 10% of breast cancers are familial.


C

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