Health · Tenerife · 30.09, 12:57
Obesity increases cancer risk and complicates treatment
Over 20% of patients with breast, colorectal, uterine, ovarian, and kidney cancer suffer from obesity. This affects the course of the disease and treatment tolerance.
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Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. After diagnosis, excess weight can affect various aspects of the disease course. It can also reduce tolerance to therapies. The highest percentages of obese patients are found in breast, colorectal, uterine, ovarian, and kidney cancers. These rates exceed 20%. If you have excess weight or obesity, your risk of developing these cancers is higher. After diagnosis, excess weight can make treatment tolerance difficult. Consult a doctor regarding the treatment plan and weight management.
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ON THE ESP DISPLAYNa Wyspach Kanaryjskich ponad 20% pacjentow z rakiem piersi, jelita grubego, trzonu macicy, jajnikow i nerek ma otylosc. Otylosc zwieksza ryzyko raka i utrudnia tolerancje leczenia.