Almost 30% of breast cancer patients receive news after chemotherapy – AlKhaleej Today

Oct 26, 2020 03:36 PM ISSource: YEARSAlmost 30 percent of breast cancer patients gained weight after chemotherapy, according to one study. In addition to weight gain, chemotherapy is also known to increase the risk of high blood pressure and glucose intolerance, a condition prior to diabetes. Although this is a well-known phenomenon, the mechanisms underlying these processes have not yet been identified. Dr. Ayelet Shai initiated the research study. He is director of oncology at Galilee Medical…

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