The Incidence of Some Obesity-Related Cancers Is Increasing Among Young Adults
Obesity in childhood and adolescence may be related to the disproportionate rise in certain obesity-related cancers in younger adults, according to authors.
Obesity
Obesity and Cancer
This fact sheet reviews data on the effect of obesity on cancer risk and outcomes.
High BMI Linked With Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Premenopausal Women
Having a high body mass index reduces the risk for developing breast cancer before menopause, but more research is needed to understand the biological mechanism.
Obesity Clinical Treatments
Treatment options for obesity including strength, form, and dosing details.
Could Diet Adjustment Prevent Aggressive Prostate Cancer?
A recent article is only the latest in a series of studies drawing attention to the importance of diet in prostate cancer development.
Information About Obese Patients Underreported in Randomized Clinical Trials
The median proportion of obese patients was 18%, as observed over 22 RCTs.
Obesity Duration in Adult Women Affects Cancer Risk
The longer a woman is overweight, the higher her risk of several cancers.
The association between obesity and gastrointestinal cancer
[Gastrointestinal Cancer: Targets and Therapy] Obesity is now recognized as one of the foremost modifiable cancer risk factors.
Robotic Surgery Viable for Obese Women with Endometrial Cancer
Robotic surgery is safe and feasible for the surgical management of morbidly obese patients with endometrial cancer.
Higher Breast Cancer Risk in Obese, Postmenopausal Women
Risk for breast cancer among obese women may be up to 58 percent higher than for normal-weight postmenopausal women.
