A recent study from Johns Hopkins found that breast cancer survivors are gaining more weight than women who are free of cancer. These findings are relevant because prior studies suggest that breast cancer survivors who gain weight are at a higher risk for a reoccurrence of cancer.
BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GAIN WEIGHT AT HIGHER RATE THAN THOSE WITHOUT CANCER
New research has shown that breast cancer survivors gain weight at a higher risk than those that have never had cancer before. These women who the study was done on were primarily those who were in chemotherapy or had the estrogen negative disease. Chemotherapy can increase insulin resistance and can also increase inflammation, and disrupt the metabolism which leads to weight gain. Another study showed that women that were treated with chemotherapy were 2.1 times more likely than cancer-free women to gain at least eleven pounds during a follow up appointment. Those women who are breast cancer survivors and gain weight, are at a higher rate for cancer recurrence.
STUDY SHOWS THAT ONLY 4 HOURS OF EXERCISE A WEEK CAN IMPROVE HEALTH
Weight is not only an issue with breast cancer, but with other health issues and diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition to exercise being a part of a healthy lifestyle, it can also lower the risk of breast cancer. Research from the Alberta Health Services have pinpointed that excess weight and fat can play a major role in developing breast cancer. One study has also showed that women who participate in at least 4 hours of physical activity each week show significant weight loss, especially from the adipose fat stores, and improved health.
SITTING FOR A LONG TIME CAN ALSO INCREASE RISK
Sitting for prolonged periods of time has also been connected with several health risks. Now tit has most recently been connected with the lack of activity to increase the risk of cancer in women. In a study that was published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, researchers showed that spending a lot of time sitting can increase the overall risk for cancer in women. This is especially stressed in breast and ovarian cancers, and multiple myeloma. This is all after factoring physical activity levels, BMI’s and other factors such as family history.
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