An estrogen-related lifestyle score is associated with risk of postmenopausal breast cancer in the PLCO cohort.

Mark A GuinterAlexander C McLainAnwar T MerchantDale P SandlerSusan E Steck

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2018)

Our findings suggest that the combined effect of a lifestyle characterized by a low estrogenic diet, low alcohol consumption, low body weight, and high levels of physical activity are associated with a reduction in postmenopausal breast cancer risk, possibly through an influence on estrogen metabolism.

Keyphrases

breast cancer risk
physical activity
body weight
alcohol consumption
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
estrogen receptor
bone mineral density
body mass index
type diabetes
postmenopausal women