A new study reveals that the link between obesity and cancer is even stronger than previously thought, showing that over half of cancer patients have a history of being overweight during their lifetime.
Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that obesity is linked to at least 13 types of cancer, including breast, bowel, pancreatic and kidney cancer. They say that assessing patients only at the time of diagnosis does not reflect their full health history, as many of them may have been obese earlier in life.
The study, which included over 79 patients, showed that when taking into account the full weight history, over 50% of patients with these types of cancer had been obese at some point in their lives. While if only weight at the start of treatment is taken into account, this figure drops to around 25%.
Experts emphasize that even losing weight does not completely eliminate the risk, as the effects of obesity can have a long-term impact on the body. This can also affect the success of treatment and the prognosis of the disease.
Scientists believe that obesity increases the risk of cancer through processes such as chronic inflammation, hormonal changes, and metabolic disorders.
The findings highlight the need to tackle obesity early and to consider the full weight history in medical decision-making. Experts say this approach could help deliver more personalized and effective treatments for cancer patients. /GazetaExpress/
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