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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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Mitigating Breast Cancer Disparities by Addressing the Obesity Epidemic
Lauren Elreda1, Angelina Kim1, Manmeet Malik1
1Breast Surgical and Medical Oncology, New York-Presbyterian Queens, Weill Cornell Medicine, 58-04 Main Street, Flushing, New York, NY USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Obese breast cancer patients have poorer outcomes compared to non-obese patients. The intent of this review is to discuss recent studies and analyses regarding the status of the obesity epidemic and its effect on breast cancer incidence and outcomes. Subsequently, we will introduce a program implemented at a New York City hospital to reduce the morbidity and mortality of breast cancer patients with obesity.
Recent Findings:
The prevalence of obesity among adult Americans is 42%, spanning all racial and socioeconomic groups. Importantly, obesity is associated with multiple chronic diseases including cancer. Among breast cancer patients, obesity is linked to higher mortality and poorer clinical outcomes, including but not limited to distant recurrence and secondary malignancies.
Summary:
Current treatment of breast cancer patients does not address the link between obesity and poorer prognosis. Here, we present a general strategy for reducing the morbidity and mortality of obese breast cancer patients by addressing the obesity epidemic.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12609-022-00460-4.
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