Correlation of Ghrelin, Adiponectin and Leptin to BMI and Treatment Outcome in Breast Cancer Patients
Background: Body mass index (BMI) is an independent prognostic factor for survival in breast cancer patients. Patients with higher BMI were found to have poorer cancer prognosis and lower survival rates. Many factors as ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin, have been implicated in obesity but their corr...
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Alexandria University
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of High Institute of Public Health |
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