Obese and overweight women face increased risk of recurrence of most common type of breast cancer

Monday, August 27, 2012 - 08:00 in Health & Medicine

Extra pounds -- even within the overweight but not obese range -- are linked to a higher risk of recurrence of the most common type of breast cancer despite optimal cancer treatment, according to a new study. The study's results suggest that extra body fat causes hormonal changes and inflammation that may drive some cases of breast cancer to spread and recur despite treatment.

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