Hojouj Mohammad
Ukraine
Title: DEPENDENCE BETWEEN BREAST CANCER IN WOMEN AND BODY MASS INDEX. THE ROLE OF L-CARNITINE IN PREDICTION AND OUTCOMES OF THE DISEASE
Biography
Biography: Hojouj Mohammad
Abstract
The incidence of breast cancer in the world in general and in Ukraine in particular is growing. In 2017, in Ukraine the incidence reached 16 percent of female population, for which, the breast cancer ranked first in structure of oncological incidence among women.
In analysing the data of the National Cancer Registry of Ukraine, it should be noted, that in comparison with 2014 year, the prevalence rate of breast cancer in 2016 has increased by 5,1%, that indicates importance of improvement diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment it [1].
Studying the scientific literature on this subject, we noticed that there is a strong biological relationship between obesity and a poor outcome of breast cancer. And having analysed the date of Ministry of Health in Ukraine it can be concluded, that about 26% of women in 2017 year had overweight or obesity.
Obesity has a chronic metabolic character, which is the result of the interaction of the endogenous factors, environmental conditions and lifestyle. Endogenous factors could be considered a violation of the genetic and hormonal balance. The external conditions and type of lifestyle include irregular rhythm nutrition, use of substandard products and sedentary lifestyle. Obesity is the first risk factor for metabolic syndrome, diabetes type II, cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, including breast cancer.