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Cadmium and volumetric mammographic density: A cross-sectional study in Polish women.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal, which is widespread in the environment and has been hypothesized to be a metalloestrogen and a breast cancer risk factor. Mammographic density (MD) reflects the composition of the breast and was proposed to be used as a surrogate marker for breast cancer. The aim of our study was to investigate association between cadmium concentration in urine and mammographic density. METHODS:A cross-sectional study included 517 women aged 40-60 years who underwent screening mammography in ?ód?, Poland. Data were collected through personal interviews and anthropometric measurements. Spot morning urine samples were obtained. The examination of the breasts included both craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique views. Raw data ("for processing") generated by the digital mammography system were analysed using Volpara Imaging Software, The volumetric breast density(%) and fibrograndular tissue volume(cm3) were determined. Cadmium concentration in urine was analysed using the standard ICP-MS method. RESULTS:After adjusting for key confounders including age, BMI, family breast cancer, mammographic device, season of the year of mammography, and age at menarche, an inverse association of Cd and volumetric breast density was found, which was attenuated after further adjustment for smoking. Associations of Cd with dense volume were null. CONCLUSIONS:These findings suggest that Cd is not positively associated with breast density, a strong marker of breast cancer risk, when examined in a cross-sectional fashion.

SUBMITTER: Peplonska B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7239444 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Cadmium and volumetric mammographic density: A cross-sectional study in Polish women.

Pepłońska Beata B Janasik Beata B McCormack Valerie V Bukowska-Damska Agnieszka A Kałużny Paweł P

PloS one 20200520 5

<h4>Introduction</h4>Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal, which is widespread in the environment and has been hypothesized to be a metalloestrogen and a breast cancer risk factor. Mammographic density (MD) reflects the composition of the breast and was proposed to be used as a surrogate marker for breast cancer. The aim of our study was to investigate association between cadmium concentration in urine and mammographic density.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study included 517 women aged 40-60 years ...[more]

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Cadmium and volumetric mammographic density: A cross-sectional study in Polish women.

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