There are literally thousands of studies that are taking place regarding breast cancer every year, some directed at how to prevent this cancer in the first place while others are focused on the effects of breast cancer as well as the after effects of treatment. Some studies are focused on which people are more likely to have breast cancer re-occur based on their characterisitics or thier life styles.
Most people do not think about cancer until they have it or until someone close to the has cancer. From our personal experience, every person should be doing everything possible to reduce the probability of having cancer sometime in the future. It appears that staying slim will contribute to avoiding the re-occurrence of breast cancer.
One such study was reported in the Ottawa Sun, Saturday, Jan 14, 2006.
Quote from Ottawa Sun, Saturday, Jan 14, 2006.
Breast-cancer Skinny on Cancer - lowers cancer risk
Breast cancer patients who are over weight may have a somewhat poorer survival odds than leaner women with the disease. The findings, from a study of breast cancer patients in China, mirror those of some studies in western countries, were excess weight has been linked to a greater risk of dying from the disease.
Not all studies found such a relationship, Still the authours of the new study conclude, the evidence overall suggests maintaining a healthy weight could help improve breast cancer survival.
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