Obesity can increase risk of cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancers affecting women. This cancer is often detected after it has progressed significantly. As a result, more than 75% of the women with ovarian cancer have secondary growths at the time of diagnosis. This has resulted in a very low five-year survival rate of less than 30% in the women with this cancer.

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have unveiled important insights into the link between the risk of ovarian cancer and obesity. The studies have proved a strong association between the development of ovarian cancer and obesity.

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