Obesity Raises Risk for 9 Cancer Types
(Washington, AP, 8/23/04)

Evidence mounts that being overweight is associated with at least 9 types of cancer, including malignancies of the colon, breast, uterus, kidney, esophagus, pancreas, gallbladder, liver and upper stomach. In addition to being implicated in causing cancer, extra body mass makes it harder to find tumors early and to facilitate appropriate life-prolonging treatments. Researchers are currently trying to understand how fat cells might fuel cancer growth. While more studies are needed to clearly define a causal relationship between excess weight and cancer, it makes sense to take a proactive approach and maintain an appropriate weight through exercise, proper diet and supplementation