Tulane University School of Medicine Researchers Update Knowledge of Breast Cancer (Obesity and leptin in breast cancer angiogenesis).

Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine have highlighted the impact of obesity on breast cancer outcomes, noting that most patients are classified as obese or overweight at the time of diagnosis. Obesity is associated with hyperleptinemia, which can worsen prognosis in breast cancer patients. The study focuses on the role of leptin in regulating angiogenesis in breast cancer, particularly in obese patients. This research sheds light on the complex interplay between obesity, leptin, and breast cancer progression. [Extracted from the article]