Study suggests around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers are linked to excess body fat

Published Date: 16 Oct 2024

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

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