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| Obesity 'fuels cancer in women' | Obesity 'fuels cancer in women' |
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| About 6,000 middle-aged or older women in the UK develop cancer each year because they are obese or overweight, a Cancer Research UK-funded study says. | About 6,000 middle-aged or older women in the UK develop cancer each year because they are obese or overweight, a Cancer Research UK-funded study says. |
| The study, which looked at 45,000 cases of cancer in 1m women over seven years, says this is about 5% of such cases. | The study, which looked at 45,000 cases of cancer in 1m women over seven years, says this is about 5% of such cases. |
| It is published online by the British Medical Journal and blames excess fat for 50% of cases of womb cancer and a type of oesophageal cancer. | |
| Last week an international study warned of the link between cancer and weight. | Last week an international study warned of the link between cancer and weight. |
| 'Bigger impact' | 'Bigger impact' |
| The World Cancer Research Fund warned that carrying excess weight significantly increased the risk of cancer. | The World Cancer Research Fund warned that carrying excess weight significantly increased the risk of cancer. |
| CANCERS LINKED TO OBESITY WombOesophagusBowelKidneyLeukaemiaBreastMultiple myeloma (bone marrow)PancreaticNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaOvarian | CANCERS LINKED TO OBESITY WombOesophagusBowelKidneyLeukaemiaBreastMultiple myeloma (bone marrow)PancreaticNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaOvarian |
| Figures indicate that about 23% of all women in England are obese and 34% are overweight. | Figures indicate that about 23% of all women in England are obese and 34% are overweight. |
| The latest study looked at how often cancers occurred in 1.2m UK women aged 50 to 64 over a seven year period. More than 45,000 cases of cancer and 17,000 cancer deaths occurred during that time. | The latest study looked at how often cancers occurred in 1.2m UK women aged 50 to 64 over a seven year period. More than 45,000 cases of cancer and 17,000 cancer deaths occurred during that time. |
| Lead researcher Dr Gillian Reeves, from Oxford University, said: "We estimate that being overweight or obese accounts for around 6,000 out of a total 120,000 new cases of cancer each year among middle-aged and older women in the UK. | Lead researcher Dr Gillian Reeves, from Oxford University, said: "We estimate that being overweight or obese accounts for around 6,000 out of a total 120,000 new cases of cancer each year among middle-aged and older women in the UK. |
| "Our research also shows that being overweight has a much bigger impact on the risk of some cancers than others. | "Our research also shows that being overweight has a much bigger impact on the risk of some cancers than others. |
| "Two thirds of the additional 6,000 cancers each year due to overweight or obesity would be cancers of the womb or breast." | "Two thirds of the additional 6,000 cancers each year due to overweight or obesity would be cancers of the womb or breast." |
| Age difference | Age difference |
| The research found that the link between weight and risk of cancer depended on a woman's stage of life. | The research found that the link between weight and risk of cancer depended on a woman's stage of life. |
| Invest in a healthier lifestyle today and we can reap the benefits of reduced disease risk and longer life tomorrow Dr Ian CampbellWeight Concern | Invest in a healthier lifestyle today and we can reap the benefits of reduced disease risk and longer life tomorrow Dr Ian CampbellWeight Concern |
| For example, being overweight increases the risk of breast cancer only after the menopause and the risk of bowel cancer only before the menopause. | For example, being overweight increases the risk of breast cancer only after the menopause and the risk of bowel cancer only before the menopause. |
| Sara Hiom, from Cancer Research UK, said: "This research adds to the evidence regarding the impact of being overweight or obese on developing cancer and dying from the disease. | Sara Hiom, from Cancer Research UK, said: "This research adds to the evidence regarding the impact of being overweight or obese on developing cancer and dying from the disease. |
| "While most people readily associate carrying extra weight with being a general health risk, many do not make a specific link with cancer." | "While most people readily associate carrying extra weight with being a general health risk, many do not make a specific link with cancer." |
| Dr Ian Campbell, medical director of the charity Weight Concern, said: "Whereas it was once thought there was little one could do to prevent cancer, it's now clear that lifestyle impacts greatly on overall cancer risk. | Dr Ian Campbell, medical director of the charity Weight Concern, said: "Whereas it was once thought there was little one could do to prevent cancer, it's now clear that lifestyle impacts greatly on overall cancer risk. |
| "The message is clear. Invest in a healthier lifestyle today and we can reap the benefits of reduced disease risk and longer life tomorrow." | "The message is clear. Invest in a healthier lifestyle today and we can reap the benefits of reduced disease risk and longer life tomorrow." |