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To the Editor: Yager and Davidson (Jan. 19 issue)¹ state unequivocally that the use of oral contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This view is not supported by an article that appeared in the Journal in 2002² and in the accompanying editorial.³ In light of this recent information, I hope that the authors will modify their conclusions.

Charles L. Blander, M.D.
North Shore Medical Center
Salem, MA 01970
cblander@blandermd.com

1. Yager JD, Davidson NE. Estrogen carcinogenesis in breast cancer. N Engl J Med 2006;354:270-282. [Free Full Text]
2. Marchbanks PA, McDonald JA, Wilson HG, et al. Oral contraceptives and the risk of breast cancer. N Engl J Med 2002;346:2025-2032. [Free Full Text]
3. Davidson NE, Helzlsouer KJ. Good news about oral contraceptives. N Engl J Med 2002;346:2078-2079. [Free Full Text]

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