Relationship of obesity with serum concentrations of leptin, CRP and IL-6 in breast cancer survivors

Conclusions In conclusion, high leptin levels and alteration in acute phase proteins in obese patients may exaggerate the inflammation status. As inflammation has the potential to increase the susceptibility of the patients to metastasis development, it is necessary to decline its rate.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research