Dim Light Exposure At Night May Cause Breast Cancer To Metastasize To The Bones,

reports that research presented at ENDO 2019 reveals “the possible dangers of dim light exposure at night that could cause breast cancer to metastasize to the bones.” Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that “more than a third of adults in the U.S. get less than the recommended amount of sleep per night.” The National Cancer Institute estimates that “more than 150,000 U.S. women had breast cancer in 2017 that metastasized,” often to the bones. Readers are invited to “read more about endocrine neoplasia and cancer and how the Endocrine Society is leading the way in identifying new and better ways to treat these diseases.” https://endocrinenews.endocrine.org/pillow-talk-the-possible-link-between-circadian-disruption-and-breast-cancer-metastasis/