Body Mass Index and Breast Cancer Risk Among Pre- and Postmenopausal BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers

BRCA1/2 mutation carriers are at increased risk for breast cancer. It is of interest whether this risk is further impacted by body size, a well-established mediator in breast cancer pathology among the general population. While obesity is a positive predictor of postmenopausal breast cancer, it tends to be inversely associated with premenopausal breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to characterize BMI and compare the risk of incident pre- and postmenopausal breast cancer among normal weight and overweight/obese BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Materials Available

• Abstract

---

Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Samantha Tengs

Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training

Year: 2019

Adviser(s):

• Elizabeth Kirk