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Metabolic syndrome and early stage breast cancer outcome: results from a prospective observational study

Type: 
Journal
Description: 
PurposeObesity and insulin resistance have been associated with poor prognosis in breast cancer (BC). The present prospective study aimed to investigate the impact of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components on early BC (eBC) patients’ outcome.MethodsMetS was defined by the presence of 3 to 5 of the following components: waist circumference > 88 cm, blood pressure ≥ 130/≥ 85 mmHg, serum levels of triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL, high density lipoprotein 
Publisher: 
Springer US
Publication date: 
1 Jul 2020
Authors: 

Giuseppe Buono, Anna Crispo, Mario Giuliano, Carmine De Angelis, Francesco Schettini, Valeria Forestieri, Rossella Lauria, Michelino De Laurentiis, Pietro De Placido, Carmen Giusy Rea, Carmen Pacilio, Emanuela Esposito, Maria Grimaldi, Flavia Nocerino, Giuseppe Porciello, Aldo Giudice, Alfonso Amore, Anita Minopoli, Gerardo Botti, Sabino De Placido, Meghana V Trivedi, Grazia Arpino

Biblio References: 
Volume: 182 Issue: 2 Pages: 401-409
Origin: 
Breast cancer research and treatment
Link: 
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10549-020-05701-7

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