Obesity and Breast Cancer – Part 2

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The heavier the woman,
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the denser the breasts,
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the later a lump is found by self-exam,
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the harder to read a mammography for early detection,
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the more aggressive the cancer (because breast tumors feed off estrogen generated by fat),
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the more difficult the treatment (because immune cells do not work as effectively),
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the greater the risk of recurrence.
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Losing weight is crucial
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for the best chance at early detection,
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to help through the battle,
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to enjoy the survival,
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and to minimize the recurrence.