2003
Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 genetic polymorphisms, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk
Zheng T, Holford T, Zahm S, Owens P, Boyle P, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Wise J, Stephenson L, Ali-Osman F. Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 genetic polymorphisms, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk. British Journal Of Cancer 2003, 88: 58-62. PMID: 12556960, PMCID: PMC2376773, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6600708.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskGSTT1 null genotypeCancer riskAlcohol consumptionGST genotypesBreast cancerPostmenopausal womenGenetic polymorphismsIncident breast cancer patientsGlutathione S-transferase M1Breast cancer patientsT1 genetic polymorphismsCase-control studyGSTT1 genetic polymorphismsGlutathione S-transferaseS-transferase M1Cancer patientsEffect modificationGSTM1 genotypeHigh riskNew Haven CountyYounger ageCancerWomenRisk
2000
Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields from Use of Electric Blankets and Other In-Home Electrical Appliances and Breast Cancer Risk
Zheng T, Holford T, Mayne S, Owens P, Zhang B, Boyle P, Carter D, Ward B, Zhang Y, Zahm S. Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields from Use of Electric Blankets and Other In-Home Electrical Appliances and Breast Cancer Risk. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 151: 1103-1111. PMID: 10873135, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a010154.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskCancer riskOdds ratioAge frequency-matched controlsIncident breast cancer patientsElectric blanketFrequency-matched controlsAdjusted odds ratioBreast cancer patientsEstrogen receptor statusFemale breast cancerCase-control studyDuration of useReceptor statusCancer patientsNever usersBreast cancerStudy interviewersRegular useLifetime useRiskStructured questionnaireExposureTotal
1985
Risk Factors for Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Its Histopathologic Components2
Berkowitz G, Kelsey J, LiVolsi V, Holford T, Merino M, Ort S, O'Connor T, White C. Risk Factors for Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Its Histopathologic Components2. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1985, 75: 43-50. PMID: 3859695, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/75.1.43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFibrocystic breast diseaseBenign breast diseaseBreast diseaseHigher socioeconomic statusOdds ratioLow Quetelet's indexSocioeconomic statusBreast cancer patientsCase-control studyEpidemiologic similaritiesCurrent smokersPostmenopausal womenPremenopausal womenEpithelial atypiaGross cystsFibrocystic diseaseCancer patientsPapillary hyperplasiaQuetelet indexBiopsy specimensRisk factorsSurgical conditionsConnecticut hospitalsLow parityBreast cancer