Lifestyle Approaches Targeting Obesity to Lower Cancer Risk, Progression, and Recurrence

Both weight gain and obesity are associated with an increased risk of cancer. It is important for individuals to achieve and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lives in order to minimize their risk of cancer. Weight loss in individuals with obesity or who are overweight will also reduce the risk of cancers to some degree. All patients with obesity or who are overweight should be counseled concerning these linkages.