Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers

MONDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of 32 studies suggests that obese women -- particularly white women -- are more likely than others to skip screenings for breast and cervical cancer.
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Randy Dotinga

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