Bariatric Surgery Cuts Risk of Developing and Dying From Cancer - Medscape

The magnitude of the benefit was large and dose-dependent, with more weight loss associated with greater reduction in cancer risk, according to results from the SPLENDID study.

A new study provides more evidence that the substantial weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery offers long-term protection against cancer. The study found that adults with obesity who had baria… [+5302 chars]

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