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Breast Cancer
Research from University of Rochester provides new data about breast cancer
November 11th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Given the increased prevalence of bariatric surgery, a certain number of women will develop breast cancer before or after bariatric intervention. Whether bariatric surgery reduces the risk of breast cancer remains uncertain." "Similarly, reconstructive options for these patients and timing of reconstruction relative to their weight loss have not been established. Patients who underwent bariatric procedures from 1992 to 2007 and were diagnosed with breast cancer from 1988 to 2007 were assessed. included age, body mass indices, timing of cancer diagnosis, type of bariatric procedure, treatment and reconstructive...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2009-11-11)
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