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  • October 2008

    • Weight Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

      MSNBC  |  Oct 8, 08 3:44 PM CDT

      Weight Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

      (Newser) - There may be a direct connection between weight and breast cancer in women, MSNBC reports. Overweight women “have more exposure to estrogen,” one doctor said, "which we think increases their risk of several different cancers.” Breast cancer patients across the country are now coupling their therapy with weight loss programs, but the side effects of cancer treatment can make it even harder to shed the pounds. More »

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      obesity  • breast cancer  • cancer research  • weight loss  • estrogen  • body image  • postmenopausal women

  • April 2008

    • Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer

      Reuters  |  Apr 14, 08 9:44 AM CDT

      Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer

      (Newser) - Alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer in older women by more than 50%, according to a new study. In an analysis of data from more than 184,000 post-menopausal women, those who had one or two drinks a day were 32% more likely to develop breast cancer tumors, researchers found. Three or more drinks a day raised the risk 51% higher.   More »

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      breast cancer  • estrogen  • alcohol consumption  • postmenopausal women  • older women

  • March 2008

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