Cancer Risk Cut by Weight Loss Surgery

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Cancer Risk Cut by Weight Loss Surgery

Try also: Bariatric Surgery; Duodenal Switch; and Gastric Bypass Surgery

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A study done at McGill University in Montreal shows that gastric bypass surgery may reduce the chance of getting cancer for Obesity people by 80%. Over 7,000 patients were studied from the 1980's to the year 2002.

Top Resources on Cancer Risk Cut by Weight Loss Surgery

KERO23: Weight-Loss Surgery Linked To Cancer Reduction (June 18, 2008)
FoodConsumer: Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk (June 19, 2008)
GlobeLife: Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Cancer Risk (June 19, 2008)
eFluxMedia: Gastric Bypass Surgery Curbs Cancer Risk in Obese People (June 19, 2008)
Reuters: Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk (June 19, 2008)

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Contributor: Amy Sandhu
Reviewer: Chris Miller
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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