More than 716,000 obesity-associated cancers occurred in the United States in 2022 alone, representing a preventable health crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of families. Research now definitively links obesity to 13 different cancer types, making up 40% of all cancers diagnosed annually. However, groundbreaking studies show that bariatric surgery can reduce overall cancer risk by 32% and up to 65% for specific cancer types. Unlike genetic factors, obesity-related cancer risk is modifiable, offering hope for prevention through effective weight management and surgical intervention when appropriate.
Obesity and Cancer: Understanding the Risk, Prevention, and How Bariatric Surgery Can Save Lives – 2024 Update
