Medical Edge: Breast cancer survivors tend to gain weight [aI9Gvj3Qm]

Medical Edge: Breast cancer survivors tend to gain weight [aI9Gvj3Qm]

CINCINNATI (Liz Bonis) -- New research raised concern for some survivors of breast cancer. Doctors at Johns Hopkins said their study showed survivors tended to gain more weight than women who were cancer-free. Melissa McGuire was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. The 46-year-old has the BRCA gene, putting her at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Melissa said, I opted for a prophylactic mastectomy and hysterectomy and then post-surgery I was prescribed hormonal drugs, Tamoxifen. She said she started gaining weight right after, My weight shot up. I gained 30 pounds in a year and a half. New research from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center showed breast cancer survivors gained weight at higher rates than women who have never had the disease. Dr. Kala Visvanathan with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center said, When we looked even closer we saw these were primarily in women who were having chemotherapy or estrogen negative disease. Survivors who received chemo within five years of starting the study were twice as likely to gain at least 11 pounds. Researchers said chemo may increase inflammation and insulin resistance, disrupting the metabolism. Weight is one of those modifiable risk factors. We know that increases in weight can be associated with other chronic diseases, said Dr. Visvanathan. Melissa said losing weight wasn't easy. Shes trying to eat right and exercise, You really have to take charge of your own lifestyle and your body because the doctors aren't there with you every day giving you medication or holding your hands to keep your weight down. It's something you have to do yourself. Another reason to talk to your doctor about weight; previous studies suggested breast cancer survivors who gained weight may have a higher risk of recurrence. Follow Liz Bonis on Twitter @lbonis1, and LIKE her on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @Local12 and LIKE us on Facebook for updates!

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