Tips to Decrease Your Cancer Risk
OVERWEIGHT & CANCER RISK Being overweight means your body has more fat compared to other tissue, such as muscle and bone. Too much extra weight raises your risk of certain types of cancer, as well as your risk for cancer coming back after treatment. Talking about your weight with your doctor is important, but that can be hard for some people. Some people feel ashamed about their weight. Some people have even experienced discrimination because of their weight. It can also feel overwhelming to change your behaviors, like what and how much you eat and how much you exercise. But even small, simple changes can have a big impact on your health. The following types of cancer have been linked to being overweight or obese: Breast cancer Prostate cancer Uterine cancer Head & neck cancer Pancreatic cancer Thyroid cancer Gallbladder cancer Colorectal cancer One of the most important things you can do to decrease your cancer risk is to maintain a healthy weight. Stay active. Aim for 150 mi