Publications by authors named "Louise Maumy"

Introduction: Bisphenol A is an endocrine disruptor used in the composition of food containers. It was partially banned in France in 2015 and classified as a "very high-risk substance" in 2017. Bisphenol A's carcinogenic effects have been demonstrated in animal testing.

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Introduction: The benefits of physical activity (PA) in breast cancer are currently recognized in primary prevention. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and then the National Cancer Institute (INCa) have reported conflicting results regarding the impact of post-diagnosis PA on breast cancer outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the association between PA after breast cancer diagnosis and overall mortality, specific mortality and risk of breast cancer recurrence in the literature.

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Objective: To describe knowledge and attitudes toward fertility preservation (FP) in patients with endometrial atypical hyperplasia or adenocarcinoma (EC/AH) among French gynecologists MATERIALS AND METHODS: A national survey among French gynaecologists: one questionnaire with one common part and two specific parts for gynecological surgeon (GS) or for specialists in reproductive medicine (SRM) was sent from April 2017 to April 2018. Knowledge and attitudes toward FP in EC/AH were evaluated with a "knowledge score" and an "attitudes score" using a four- or five-point Likert scale.

Results: One hundred forty physicians completed the survey (87 GS, 53 SRM).

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Introduction: There is a growing interest in diets and their effects on cancer prognosis. In 2014, a report from the World Cancer Research Fund on diet and women with a history of breast cancer did not demonstrate a major effect on breast cancer prognosis. The aim of this literature review was to provide an update of knowledge in this area.

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