Hormone therapy and the risks of breast and endometrial cancers

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: May 19, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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