Sarcopenia, Adiposity Help Determine Management Strategies for Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer
Sarcopenia and adiposity measures may help clinicians steer management strategies for some patients with breast cancer.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Obesity, Male Gender May Improve Survival Outcomes with Targeted and Immunotherapy in Melanoma
A retrospective study evaluated the relationship of BMI with survival outcomes among patients with metastatic melanoma who received targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or chemotherapy.
Obesity and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet defines obesity and explores its relationship with cancer.
Rate of Obesity-Related Cancers High in the United States
Approximately 40 percent of cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are tied to extra weight; rate higher in older individuals, females.
Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Lower in Survivors Who Exercise, Have Low Body Fat Mass
This study investigated the impact of exercise (1 hour/week) and low body fat mass on recurrence of colorectal polyp recurrence among survivors of colorectal cancer.
Obesity in Adolescents Ups Colon and Rectal Cancer Risk in Adulthood
Overweight teens in Israel had about a 53 percent higher risk for colon cancer as adults, researchers found.
Obese Men at Higher Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Study found taller and heavier males were more likely to develop prostate cancer, and they are also more likely to die of the disease.
Increases in Liver Cancer Incidence Influenced by Higher Rates of Comorbidities
A new report from ACS describes trends in liver cancer and the factors influencing the ongoing increase in incidence, particularly higher rates of HCV infection, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
Barriers to School Nurse-led Implementation of Obesity Guidelines Identified
Barriers to implementation of national guidelines for obesity identified at system, subject, and professional level.
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