Weight loss reduces breast ductal fluid estrogens in obese postmenopausal women: a single arm intervention pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accumulation of excess body fat increases breast cancer risk after menopause. Whether the localized breast is differently influenced by adipose tissue compared to the rest of the body, has not been well studied. Our purpose was to de...

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Main Authors: Carpenter Catherine L, Duvall Karen, Jardack Patricia, Li Luyi, Henning Susanne M, Li Zhaoping, Heber David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/102