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Review
. 2009:181:97-111.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-69297-3_11.

Energy restriction for breast cancer prevention

Anthony Howell  1 , Mary Chapman, Michelle Harvie
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Review

Energy restriction for breast cancer prevention

Anthony Howell et al. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2009.

Abstract

Weight gain in adult life is an important risk factor for breast cancer. Observational studies indicate that pre- or postmeno-pausal weight loss is associated with a reduction in risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Here we summarise lifestyle changes including continuous or intermittent energy restriction and/or exercise which may be beneficial for preventing breast cancer and also potential pharmacological approaches to prevention using energy restriction mimetic agents (ERMAs).

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