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Reduced risk of breast cancer following bariatric surgery in women with hyperinsulinemia - EurekAlert


<strong>Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in women with obesity</strong><strong>. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The risk reduction is greatest for those with high blood insulin levels at the time of surgery. </strong>

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