Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size

New research suggests that the obesity status of a woman may determine the rate of breast cancer cell growth and tumor size. This is according to a study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research. Obesity is known to be a major risk factor for breast cancer in post-menopausal women, say researchers from the Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. According to a previous study published in JAMA of more than 80,000 registered nurses, women who gained 55 pounds or more after the age of 18 were found to have a 50% increased risk of developing breast cancer...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/Suc20-filww/268138.php

sport medical sport news news