Molecular mechanisms linking high body mass index to breast cancer etiology in post-menopausal breast tumor and tumor-adjacent tissues.

Yujing Jan HengJun WangThomas U AhearnSusan B BrownXuehong ZhangChristine B AmbrosoneVictor Piana de AndradeAdam M BrufskyFergus J CouchTari A KingFrancesmary ModugnoCeline M VachonNatalie C DuPreMontserrat Garcia-ClosasMelissa A TroesterDavid J HunterA Heather EliassenRulla M TamimiSusan E HankinsonAndrew H Beck

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2018)

This study provides insights into molecular mechanisms of BMI influencing post-menopausal breast cancer biology. Tumor and tumor-adjacent tissues provide independent information about potential mechanisms.

Keyphrases

body mass index
gene expression
healthcare
risk assessment
weight gain
social media
weight loss