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2021 PAINT THE PAPER PINK LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Oct./Nov. 2021 Page 5 Women who lost 2 to 4.5 kg (about 4.4 to 10 lbs.) had a 13% lower risk than women with stable weight. Women who lost 4.5 to 9 kg (10- 20 lbs.) had a 16% lower risk. Women who lost 9 kg or more (20+ lbs.) had a 26% lower risk. Women who lost 9 kg or more and gained some (but not all) of the weight back had a lower risk of breast cancer compared with those whose weight was stable. Take control of your weight Although the findings did not include women using post-menopausal hormone therapy and the results were seen more in women who were overweight or obese, Teras said getting to a healthy body weight has many health benefits and is a good goal for everyone. Getting to a healthy weight and staying there is not easy for most people. Losing even a small amount of weight – for example, half a pound a week – is a good place to start. Read tips for making smart choices that can help you achieve a weight that’s right for you. [American Cancer Society]