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Body Mass Index, Weight Change, and Risk of Prostate Cancer in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort

Carmen Rodríguez, Stephen J. Freedland, Anusila Deka, Eric J. Jacobs, Marjorie L. McCullough, Alpa V. Patel, Michael J. Thun, Eugenia E. Calle

Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention · 2007 · 355 citations · 65 references

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Abstract

Obesity increases the risk of more aggressive prostate cancer and may decrease either the occurrence or the likelihood of diagnosis of less-aggressive tumors. Men who lose weight may reduce their risk of prostate cancer.

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The Influence of Finasteride on the Development of Prostate Cancer

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Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for Weight Loss and Heart Disease Risk Reduction

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