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Patients with diabetes are thought tobe at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, as well as being at an increased risk of developing a recurrence of previously diagnosed cancers. For example, an increased risk of recurrent breast cancer has, specifically, been linked to obesity and diabetes in women.

Among other possible explanations, elevated levels of insulin are thought to act as a stimulus for cancer cells to grow and divide. Other diabetes-associated molecules also appear to cause increased cancer cell proliferation, or growth, including insulin-like growth factor (IGF).

Metformin, also known as Glucophage, has become the most commonly prescribed oral medication for the treatment of diabetes. Previous laboratory and public health studies have suggested that metformin may also be able to suppress cancer cell proliferation, and to reduce the risk of death due to cancer. However, thus far, there has been very little direct clinical research evidence available to support this hypothesis.

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Despite prevention policies and ever-more effective treatments, cancer is still one of the major causes of death in Europe. One of the most widespread types is breast cancer.

An epidemic of breast cancer is sweeping Europe, with a 16 per cent increase in the malignant disease in two years. It has grown to be the most usually diagnosed cancer in Europe, in spite of the fact that it almost simply affects one sex.

Newest estimations by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, prove there were 429,900 cases diagnosed in 2006, amounting to nearly one in three of all cancers in women. In Britain, breast cancer rates have soared by more than 80 per cent in the past 30 years.

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Breast cancer symptoms vary, and may not be the same from person to person. You may experience some, or even none or all of the common symptoms. This is why it’s important to get checked out by a doctor promptly if you suspect you may be experiencing breast cancer symptoms, or have any questions about your breast cancer symptoms.

Breast cancer symptoms vary widely “” from lumps to swelling to skin changes “” and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of breast cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst.Breast self-exam should be part of your monthly health care routine, and you should visit your doctor if you experience breast changes.

Real breast cancer symptoms are often confused with normal breast occurrences. For instance, during certain points in a woman’s menstrual cycle, the breasts may become swollen and sore. This is a natural occurrence caused by fluctuating hormones and not necessarily a symptom of breast cancer. However, if you have never experienced this before, schedule an appointment with your doctor to be safe.

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