The doctor explained the connection between obesity and cancer

Obesity can lead not only to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and joint problems, oncologist Levan Vardaev warned. He explained the connection between excess weight and cancer in a conversation with Lenta.ru.

According to Vardaev, against the background of obesity, tumors of the endometrium, esophagus, liver, kidneys, pancreas and intestines are more actively developing in people. Also, as the specialist noted, according to some estimates, more than 10 percent of all cases of breast cancer in women after menopause are associated with excess weight.

With obesity, Vardaev explained, the functioning of the entire body changes: metabolism and hormonal levels are disrupted, insulin levels increase, and chronic inflammation can be maintained in the tissues. All these factors create conditions under which the risk of developing certain tumors becomes higher, the doctor said.

The sooner effective treatment can be started, the greater the chance of preventing the development of diseases that often go hand in hand with obesity, Vardaev added. In this case, treatment is selected individually in each case. The specialist noted that for some, it is enough to change their diet and level of physical activity, for others, drug therapy is required, and in cases of severe obesity and indications, doctors may resort to bariatric surgery.