Does Your Weight Affect Your Breast Cancer Risk?

In this story, we will walk you through everything you need to know about how weight gain can affect your risk for breast cancer.

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Does Your Weight Affect Your Breast Cancer Risk?

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According to the Susan G. Komen foundation, women who are overweight or obese before menopause actually have a 10-20 percent lower chance of contracting breast cancer.

Age Matters

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Some research seems to indicate that excess fat in the waist area raises risk more than extra fat in the hips or thighs.

Location Matters

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Will losing weight help reduce my risk of cancer?

If you are obese or overweight, it is probably a good idea to try and lose weight in order to improve your health.

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For one thing, weight is linked to a whole host of health markers, not just cancer risk. Improving your other health markers can reduce your overall mortality rate.

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The Bottom Line

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Focus on methods that have been linked to cancer reduction, such as increased exercise or following the Mediterranean diet.

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