Obesity, a worldwide epidemic, confers increased risk for multiple serious conditions,
including cancer, and is increasingly recognized as a growing cause of preventable cancer …

Purpose There is growing evidence that inflammation is a central and reversible mechanism
through which obesity promotes cancer risk and progression. Methods We review recent …

Obesity is a leading modifiable risk factor for the development of several epithelial
malignancies. In addition to increasing risk, obesity also confers worse prognosis for many …

The number of cancer cases caused by being obese is estimated to be 20% with the
increased risk of malignancies being influenced by diet, weight change, and body fat …

Obesity and its associated metabolic dysregulation are established risk factors for many
cancers. However, the biologic mechanisms underlying this relationship remain …

Obesity is a problem of epidemic proportions in many developed nations. Increased body
mass index and obesity are associated with a significantly worse outcome for many cancers …

The incidence of obesity in US adults has been steadily increasing over the past few
decades. Many comorbidities associated with obesity have been well-established such as …

The prevalence of obesity, an established risk factor for many cancers, has risen steadily for
the past several decades in the United States and in many parts of the world. This review …

Highlights•Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation and chronic diseases.•Obesity is
associated with increased risk and progression of several cancers.•The mechanism by …

The increasing incidence of obesity and its co-morbid conditions poses a great challenge to
global health. In addition to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, epidemiological data …