New study shows the lonely at greater risk of breast cancer
A new study that was conducted at Chicago University shows that women who live alone are at a greater risk of getting breast cancer. The results came as a surprise to the researchers who conducted the test.
According to the research, two groups of mice, which were given the breast cancer genes, were raised in identical environments with one exception; one group lived together, while one lived alone. The mice that lived in solitary confinement saw a dramatic growth of their tumors in comparison to those that had lived in a more social environment even though food, water, and access to exercise were all exactly the same.
This shouldn’t really come as too much of a surprise because past studies have shown that women that are breast cancer patients stand a greater chance of becoming breast cancer survivors when they have support of loved ones and friends while going through their treatment. So why shouldn’t it stand to reason that stress and depression that can kick in from being alone can also help to cause breast cancer?
The researchers plan on doing more studies with these thoughts in mind and ThinkPinker.com will continue to bring you updates as they are available. It just goes to show that we must all stand together and support one another in sickness and in health. Don’t be lonely anymore, get out and meat some friends and kick breast cancer in the pants!
Read more about this study here.
