Spanish research suggests that around 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat. The study compared the commonly used measure of body mass index (BMI) with the CUN-BAE, a more accurate measure of body fat. The findings indicate that the impact of obesity on breast cancer risk has likely been underestimated, especially for hormone-positive cancers. The researchers recommend considering more accurate measures of body fat, like the CUN-BAE, when estimating the cancer burden attributable to obesity in postmenopausal breast cancer. This information is crucial for planning effective prevention initiatives.
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Study suggests around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers are linked to excess body fat
