Excess Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Excess Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Having excess body weight can have far-reaching health consequences, including raising your risk for certain types of cancer.

A woman named Mairead, a Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer survivor, highlights the importance of the issue, as

1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Additionally, a 24/7 cancer helpline is available, providing information and answers for people dealing with cancer, connecting them with trained cancer information specialists for guidance and support.

Author's summary: Excess weight increases cancer risk.

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American Cancer Society American Cancer Society — 2025-10-28

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