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Physical Activity and Breast Cancer: Focusing on High-Risk Subgroups and Putting Recommendations in Context

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: While it is well-established that physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer, most studies have been conducted in populations at an average underlying breast cancer risk. In this issue of Cancer Research, Kehm and colleagues present compelling evidence that adulthood physical activity is beneficial across the risk spectrum, including among women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. These findings are significant because women who are at a higher baseline risk are not engaging in sufficient physical activity to meet current guidelines but may be more motivated to do so knowing that they, like women in the general population, may benefit. See related article by Kehm et al., p. 116

Source: Cancer Research

DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-19-3350

Authors: Nicole M. Niehoff, Alexandra J. White, Dale P. Sandler

Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Cancer Risks and Factors

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute