Unexpected findings on weight loss and breast cancer from international study in JNCCN

(National Comprehensive Cancer Network) New research in the February 2021 issue of JNCCN--Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network examined body mass index (BMI) data for people with HER2-positive early breast cancer, and found a 5% weight loss in patients over two years in was associated with worse outcomes. Weight gain over the same time period did not affect survival rates.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/nccn-ufo021621.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 16, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news