Influence of obesity on breast cancer development in relation to menopausal status (Review)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) ranks as the second most prevalent malignant tumor among women globally, posing a significant threat to female health.Obesity is recognized as an independent risk factor for both the development and progression of BC.Nevertheless, due to the complex mechanism through which obesity affects BC, coupled with the considerable variations in hormone levels, metabolic states, and treatment responses between premenopausal and postmenopausal women, epidemiological studies examining the relationship between obesity and BC incidence often produce inconsistent results.Consequently, it is imperative to stratify analyses by menopausal status to elucidate the specific impact of obesity on BC and to inform targeted prevention strategies. Contents 2. Obesity and BC risk in premenopausal and post menopausal womenMenopause is a natural physiological process characterized by the permanent cessation of menstruation, typically occurring in women between the ages of 45 and 55, marking the Influence of obesity on breast cancer development in relation to menopausal status (Review)
Source: Molecular and Clinical Oncology
Authors: Ziwen Yang, Ziyuan Sun
Institution: Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Language: English
Topic: Cancer Risks and Factors
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Wu Jieping Medical Foundation
Award: G5783365073
OpenAlex ID: W7128436678