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Birrell, Stephen

Dr Stephen Birrell

Molecular and Surgical Oncologist; Clinical Professor, The Dame Roam Mitchell Research Laboratories, Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide; Head, Cancer Services and Surgical Oncology, Flinders Medical Centre
Professor Birrell is Clinical Professor in the Dame Roam Mitchell Research Laboratories, Department of Medicine University of Adelaide. Previously he was the Head of Cancer Services and Surgical Oncology Flinders Medical Centre and is internationally recognised for his work in hormonal regulation of the breast.

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Mammographic Breast Density: A New Era for Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention

This article discusses how high mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening and increases breast cancer risk.

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The causes of high mammographic breast density

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