The role of overweight and obesity in selected gynecological malignancies

A review of literature data related to the effects of overweight and obesity on the development and course of selected gynecological malignancies: endometrial, breast and ovarian cancer is presented. Three hypotheses are included in an attempt to explain this rela- tionship: the adipokinine hypothes...

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Published in:European journal of gynaecological oncology 2017, Vol.38 (3), p.335-341
Main Authors: Markowska, A, Stanisławiak-Rudowicz, J, Jaszczyńska-Nowinka, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A review of literature data related to the effects of overweight and obesity on the development and course of selected gynecological malignancies: endometrial, breast and ovarian cancer is presented. Three hypotheses are included in an attempt to explain this rela- tionship: the adipokinine hypothesis, a hypothesis involving the effects of excessive estrogen levels, and the insulin hypothesis.
ISSN:0392-2936
DOI:10.12892/ejgo3649.2017