Obesity, a cancer risk (part of London Global Cancer Week)

23 Nov 2021
Sarah Clarke

Obesity, a cancer risk (part of London Global Cancer Week)

 

As part of London Global Cancer Week, C3 was joined by metabolic surgeon, based in Malaysia, Dr Andrea Ooi, who shared her thoughts and findings on the cancer risks of obesity.

As an independent risk factor for many cancers, some studies have reported that nearly 40% of all cancers can be attributed to overweight and obesity.

Dr Andrea discussed how and why obesity presents a risk to health resulting in serious social and psychological conditions. What is the link between obesity and cancer? Learn more about the principal management & prevention of the obesity and cancer.