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Women’s Health: Obesity, estrogen metabolites tied to breast cancer

March 9, 2006 By Deborah

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Obesity and the ratio of estrogen metabolites are two important risk factors in the development of breast cancer. Estrogen metabolites can be tested.
Ask your practitioner to be tested to find out what your risk might be.

Reuters – Among women not using hormone
therapy, obesity and the byproducts of estrogen breakdown
appear to raise the risk of breast cancer, according to
findings published in the International Journal of Cancer….

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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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