Obesity is defined as a chronic disease induced by an imbalance of energy homeostasis.
Obesity is a widespread health problem with increasing prevalence worldwide. Breast …

Obesity is associated with increased risk of breast and other cancers. However, the
complexity of the underlying mechanisms, together with the interplay of diet and physical …

Simple Summary Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide.
The risk of developing breast cancer depends on various mechanisms, such as age …

The percentage of overweight and obese adults and children has been steadily increasing
during the last two decades, and it is estimated that one third of US adults are obese. 1 …

Breast cancer is the female malignant neoplasia with the highest incidence in the
industrialized world. Despite many undeniable therapeutic successes obtained, breast …

The role of the adipocyte in the tumor microenvironment has received significant attention as
a critical mediator of the obesity-cancer relationship. Current estimates indicate that 650 …

Upper body obesity and the related metabolic disorder type 2 diabetes have been identified
as risk factors for breast cancer, and associated with late‐stage disease and a poor …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rapidly increasing world wide. Numerous
epidemiological studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for postmenopausal breast …

Background Obesity increases the risk of cancer death among postmenopausal women with
estrogen receptor–positive (ER+) breast cancer, but the direct evidence for the mechanisms …

Obesity is a recognized risk factor for breast cancer development and poorer response to
therapy. Two major fat tissue-derived adipokines, leptin and adiponectin have been …