Obesity-Related Plasma Hemodilution and PSA Concentration Among Men With Prostate Cancer

Authors:
  • APAlan W. Partin
    Alan W. Partin
  • RVRobin T. Vollmer
    Robin T. Vollmer
  • LSLeon Sun
    Leon Sun
  • CRCarmen Rodriguez
    Carmen Rodriguez
  • YWYiting Wang
    Yiting Wang
  • WAWilliam J. Aronson
    William J. Aronson
  • JPJoseph C. Presti
    Joseph C. Presti
  • CKChristopher J. Kane
    Christopher J. Kane
  • CAChristopher L. Amling
    Christopher L. Amling
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Abstract
The prevalence of obesity in the United States has dramatically increased in the past decade.1 Increased body mass index (BMI) has been linked to death from colon, breast, and many other cancers.2 Although there are biological bases for increased risk of certain cancers in obese persons,3 delayed diagnosis may provide an explanation for advanced stage of disease and poor outcome.