J-Shaped Association Seen for BMI, Hodgkin Lymphoma
Strong positive association noted, with incidence increasing in BMIs greater than 24.2 kg/m².
Strong positive association noted, with incidence increasing in BMIs greater than 24.2 kg/m².
BMI often relies on self-reported weight and height values, and therefore may be a less accurate predictor of cancer risk than alternative body composition measurements.
An increased body mass index (BMI) may negatively affect disease progression in patients with T1G3 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to study data.
Researchers report on a study to determine the relationship between BMI and risk for breast cancer among younger women, particularly those 18 to 24 years old.
A retrospective study evaluated the relationship of BMI with survival outcomes among patients with metastatic melanoma who received targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or chemotherapy.
Researchers examined the impact of exercise and low body fat mass on recurrence of colorectal polyps among survivors of colorectal cancer.
Arm anthropometry is a better tool for assessing nutritional status of survivors of childhood cancer.
More individuals in the United States are overweight and obese than two decades ago, but fewer are trying to shed pounds.
Younger and usual adult body mass index (BMI) may be linked to increased risk for developing multiple myeloma, research indicates.
Increasing body mass index (BMI) allows growth and progression of disease in patients with multiple myeloma, a recently published study has shown.