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Article: Are you at higher risk of developing breast or cervical cancer? For all women who love women ...(Protecting Our Right to Health: BEING A LESBIAN, ASSUMING A LESBIAN IDENTITY)
- Article from:
- Women's Health Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2007
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Being lesbian or bisexual does not directly influence the frequency of breast or cervical cancers. However, because there are certain risk factors that are particularly prevalent among women who love women, it's important to be informed.
Loving yourself as a lesbian or bisexual woman also means taking care of yourself and watching your health!
Breast Cancer
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Risk Factors
* Being a woman, especially if you are over 50 years old.
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