June 26, 2006

Prostate Cancer Recovery Hurt By Obesity

Being overweight hurts men’s chances of having successful radiation treatment for prostate cancer, according to a study released Monday.

The study by researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is being called the first to examine the link between obesity and prostate cancer progression after radiation treatment. (MSNBC)



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