"Data from the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study show that higher than normal insulin levels are an independent risk factor for breast cancer.But there is hope.
For women who did not use hormones, those with a body mass index of 30 (obese) compared with those with a BMI between 18 and 25 (normal weight), had a two-fold greater risk of breast cancer. Adjusting for insulin levels attenuated this association, however...
Given that high levels of insulin and estrogen raise the risk for postmenopausal breast cancer -- and largely account for the link between obesity and breast cancer -- efforts to bring down fasting insulin or circulating estrogen levels 'through weight loss or increased physical activity or via pharmacologic approaches' might be indicated, the researchers conclude."
Perhaps, you boobs, maybe one of these folks will be a boob donor for your post-mastectomy transplant.
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