FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Severe Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery Associated With Obesity
Although most cases of lymphedema are mild or moderate, obesity and overweight are common factors in women who experience severe lymphedema and HADS-anxiety after breast cancer surgery.
Cancer Patients With Obesity Show Poorer Psychosocial Health
Among breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, scores for distress higher for obese than nonobese.
Overweight, Obesity May Increase Early Mortality Risk in Pediatric ALL
But no correlation seen for overweight or obesity with early relapse in cohort of Mexican children with ALL.
Increased BMI in Early Adulthood Linked to Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Using data from the CPS-II, researchers determined a link between higher BMI in adults younger than 50 years and risk of pancreatic cancer.
Obesity as a Teen Ups Risk for Later Pancreatic Cancer
In men, overweight and even higher normal weight is associated with an increased risk of future pancreatic cancer.
Outcomes in Bladder Cancer Tend to Be Poorer With Higher Body Mass Index
An increased body mass index (BMI) may negatively affect disease progression in patients with T1G3 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to study data.
Serum Albumin May Indicate Prognosis for Survival in Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
A single-center retrospective study assessed the effectiveness of serum albumin levels and BMI as prognostic measures in patients with AML.
Bariatric Surgery Reduced Risk of Some Cancers in Obese Patients
Weight loss associated with bariatric surgery could reduce risk of hormone-related cancers, but an increased risk for colorectal cancer was seen in patients who underwent gastric bypass.
High BMI Among Premenopausal Women May Improve Risk for Breast Cancer
Researchers report on a study to determine the relationship between BMI and risk for breast cancer among younger women, particularly those 18 to 24 years old.
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