Insulin, estradiol levels and body mass index in pre- and post-menopausal women with breast cancer

Conclusion: Insulin levels increased in pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer patients while estradiol levels do not showed association with premenopausal breast cancer. High BMI, high insulin and estradiol levels in post-menopausal women may be considered as risk factors for breast cancer.
Source: Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences - Category: Physics Source Type: research