Endocrinology | 2021
Obesity and Postmenopausal Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer: Epidemiology and Mechanisms.
Abstract
Obesity is a potential risk for several cancers, including postmenopausal, hormone dependent breast cancers. In this review, we will 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.