Obesity and Postmenopausal Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer: Epidemiology and Mechanisms

Obesity is a potential risk for several cancers, including postmenopausal, hormone dependent breast cancers. In this review, we summarize recent studies on the impact of obesity on postmenopausal women's health and discuss several mechanisms that were proposed to increase the risk of breast carcinogenesis.

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Obesity is a potential risk factor for various cancers, including hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This review summarizes recent research on the impact of obesity on postmenopausal women's health and discusses several proposed mechanisms for increasing the risk of breast carcinogenesis.