Scientists make discovery behind the connection between cancer and obesity

The fact that obesity can contribute to cancer progression but also improve a patient’s response to immunotherapy is known as the “obesity paradox” among researchers
Scientists make discovery behind the connection between cancer and obesity

Scientists have found a potential reason for the cancer ‘obesity paradox’ (PA)

Scientists have unlocked a key piece of information that might explain the so-called “obesity paradox” for cancer patients.

The fact that obesity can contribute to cancer progression but also improve a patient’s response to immunotherapy is known as the “obesity paradox” among researchers.

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