Research
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Excess body weight is a significant risk factor for breast cancer and increases the risk of therapy-related morbidity, recurrence, and breast cancer-related mortality.
Healthcare providers should prioritize weight management in breast cancer patients and survivors.
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Excess body weight is a significant risk factor for many cancers, especially breast cancer.
Why this rating
The claims are based on established cancer risk factors.
Source
Obese Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors: Management Considerations.
Jennifer Y. Sheng et al. · PubMed · 2018
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