BMI is an independent prognostic factor for late outcome in patients diagnosed with early breast cancer: A landmark survival analysis. (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vernaci, Grazia; Dieci, Maria Vittoria; Manfrin, Silvia; Mantiero, Mara; Falci, Cristina; Faggioni, Giovanni; Mioranza, Eleonora; Menichetti, Alice; Tasca, Giulia; Griguolo, Gaia; Miglietta, Federica; Di Liso, Elisabetta; Saibene, Tania; Michieletto, Silvia; Ghiotto, Cristina; Conte, Pierfranco; Guarneri, Valentina
• Is Part Of: Breast. Volume 47(2019)
• Page Start: 77
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Breast -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Breast -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Breast -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2019.07.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-9776

Abstract

Highlights: BMI negatively affects breast cancer survival. Higher BMI is associated with older age, post-menopausal status and advanced stages. Obese patients experience a poorer iDFS and OS at 15 years. Obesity is an independent prognostic factor for late outcome. The distribution of late events varies significantly according to BMI class.