Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Liver, esophageal, endometrial and other cancers are associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers studied whether bariatric surgery could reduce these cancer risks.
Liver, esophageal, endometrial and other cancers are associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers studied whether bariatric surgery could reduce these cancer risks.
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.
Obesity in people with diabetes can shorten their lifespan. Researchers compared long-term survival outcomes with regard to use of traditional weight loss methods vs bariatric surgery.