Breast Cancer Risk Higher in Obese Blacks, Hispanics
For black women, obesity increases postmenopausal risk of breast cancer by 31 percent.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Obesity Increases Risk of Developing 10 Common Cancers
Researchers conducted what they say is the largest study of its kind to assess the link between BMI and cancer.
Transformation of White Fat to Brown Fat Drives Cachexia
Changes in adipose tissue precede the development of cachexia symptoms, and suggest a treatment approach.
Oncologists Asked to Play Greater Role in Helping Obese Patients With Cancer
ASCO recommendation tasks oncologists with assisting obese patients with cancer in finding appropriate resources for weight management.
Morbid Obesity Ups Mortality Rate
Most of the excess deaths attributed to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk
Weight-loss surgery may do more than lower the risk of heart problems and improve type 2 diabetes in obese patients.
Obesity May Trigger Colon Cancer
Changes to the colon that may lead to colorectal cancer appear to be caused by obesity, rather than diet, in mice.
Colon Polyps More Likely in Obese Men
Obese individuals have increased odds of having three or more polyps and tubular adenomas.
Obesity Increases Risk of Death From Tongue Cancer
For the first time, researchers find a link between excess body weight and death from oral cancer.
Tomato-Based Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Increased adiponectin concentration seen in all postmenopausal women at increased risk of breast cancer.
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