New Study Uncovers Mechanism Explaining How Obesity Increases Cancer Risk

New study uncovers mechanism explaining how obesity increases cancer risk

Scientists at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining excess weight increases your risk of cancer. City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by the U.S. News & World Report.

New City of Hope and TGen Study Uncovers Mechanism Explaining How Obesity Increases Cancer Risk

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Bigger bodies grow larger organs with more cells, increasing the odds for mutations and future malignancy LOS ANGELES and PHOENIX — Scientists at City of Hope® and TGen (part of City of Hope) are the first to explain a major mechanism for why gaining excess weight increases your risk of cancer. City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United Stat…