The Role of Dysregulated Estrogen Metabolism
by
Kristy A. Brown, Evan R. Simpson
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2013
Obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer in older women. A number of adipose-derived and obesity-related factors have been shown to affect tumour cell growth. These include adipokines, insulin, IGF-1 and oestrogens. The majority of obesity-related postmenopausal breast cancers are oestrogen-dependent....