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I am a 51-year-old female perimenopausal woman. My mother got breast cancer when she was 40 (long before her menopause at 52). I have heard that premenopausal breast cancer is different from postmenopausal breast cancer. I am wondering if my inherited risk factor will decrease after menopause?
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Getting enough vitamin C? For most women, your recommended daily intake is 75 mg. You don't have to rely on OJ for all your vitamin C; other fruits like guava, mango and strawberry are loaded with it, as are veggies like broccoli, bell peppers and kohlrabi.
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