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Loneliness and stress may spur breast cancer growth

(Atlanta Journal Constitution) UPDATED 2009-10-04
Social isolation and a stressful environment may speed up the growth of breast cancer cells. A new study in mice found that social isolation caused a genetic change in breast cancer tumors when compared to mice who lived in groups. The isolated mice also had a higher levels of stress hormones, researchers found. Experts say some studies in humans suggest stress may play a similar role in humans.  Read full story >
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