Springer Obesity and Cancer: 208 Recent Results in Cancer Research

Obesity and Cancer: 208 provides a detailed and current review of how obesity relates to cancer development and progression. This volume from the Recent Results in Cancer Research series offers a global perspective on the rising incidence of both obesity and cancer across the world. The text explores specific cancers where a causal link to obesity has been established through evidence. Readers will find analysis regarding how obesity affects cancer incidence and survival rates. The book also examines the impact of weight changes during adulthood, including both weight gain and weight loss, on long-term cancer risk. Beyond adult health, this work covers the implications of childhood and adolescent obesity. It further examines how the distribution of body fat contributes to cancer risk. This resource serves as an important update for those studying the connection between weight management and oncological outcomes.