Body Mass Index Gain Throughout Adulthood May Increase Risk Of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

You have to be a boob to lose a boob or two to getting fat.

Reported mid-life increase in body mass index (BMI) may lead to substantially higher risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to results of a prospective cohort study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010.

In previous studies, excess weight has been linked with increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Scientists have speculated that in postmenopausal women, estrogen produced in adipose tissue, or body fat, may promote breast cell proliferation.

There are better ways to lose weight than lopping off a breast.

At least I think so.

Shouldn't you?