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GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer
More than two dozen studies found GLP-1 users had lower cancer risk, slower spread and better survival, though researchers said observational data cannot prove cause.
A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer.
GLP-1 drugs, known worldwide for their effectiveness in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss, are awakening a growing interest within the scientific community for a possible additional benefit: reducing cancer risk and a better evolution of the disease in oncological patients. Over the past few days, researchers presented more than two dozen studies at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), held in Chic…