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Exercise as a Preventative Measure in Women with BRCA Gene Mutations

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  • Karen Y. Wonders

    (Ph.D., FACSM, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Wright State University, Dayton, OH; Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Dayton, OH)

  • Brittany Stout

    (Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Dayton, OH)

Abstract

Women who test positive for one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, increase their risk by 45-55 percent. Currently, there are no specific physical activity recommendations for these women. However, research supports the positive effect of exercise on reducing breast cancer risk by reducing BMI, adipose tissue, and damage caused by lipid peroxidation.

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  • Karen Y. Wonders & Brittany Stout, 2017. "Exercise as a Preventative Measure in Women with BRCA Gene Mutations," International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 3(4), pages 27-29, 04-2017.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijohms:2017:p:27-29
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