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OBESITY AND CANCER
Many people understand that being overweight or obese can add to your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary heart disease — but few are aware of the link to cancer. If you are overweight or obese, your risk for these cancers is higher:
- Esophagus
- Pancreas
- Colon and Rectum
- Endometrium (uterine)
- Kidney
- Breast (in postmenopausal women)
If you know your risks, you can take positive steps to minimize them. The most important actions to take include:
- Working with your doctor to set up an appropriate screening schedule so you can catch cancer at an early, treatable stage
- Managing your weight
- Becoming more active