some cancers
Many people understand that being overweight or obese can add to your risk of
high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
and coronary heart disease–but few are
aware of the link to cancer. If you are overweight or obese, your risk for these
cancers is higher:
| women | men |
women and men |
- gallbladder
- breast (after menopause)
- uterine (endometrial)
- cervical
- ovarian
|
|
- kidney
- esophageal
- leukemia
- multiple myeloma
- non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
|
If you know your risks, you can take positive steps to minimize them. The
most important actions to take include:
- Working with your doctor to set up an appropriate screening schedule so you
can catch cancer at an early, treatable stage
- Getting the help you need to make a weight loss plan
- Managing your weight
- Eating healthier foods
...and you can do it! Remember, you're not alone. You can get the help you
need–and you have the example of many others who have faced similar challenges
and learned to manage their weight and live healthier lives.
ready?