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The Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence - Workshop Summary
by Institute of Medicine, The National Academies of Science  on April 3, 2012
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At a workshop October 31-November 1, 2011, held by the IOM's National Cancer Policy Forum, experts presented the latest laboratory and clinical evidence on the obesity-cancer link and the possible mechanisms underlying that link.

 

 

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Noteshttp://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13348
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CategoryHealth / Cancer
Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Wellness & Lifestyle
 
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