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A new study revealed that weight loss after bariatric surgery is linked to a dramatic drop in cancer risk. Patients who lost significant weight through bariatric surgery were 32 percent less likely to develop cancer and 48 percent were less likely to die of cancer than those who did not have surgery, according to research published in JAMA.
The study looked at more than 30,000 patients: some of whom had bariatric surgery for weight loss, and others who received standard care for their obesity, such as diet and exercise.
66 percent of patients received gastric bypass in which the surgeon divides the stomach into two smaller pouches and reroutes a part of the intestine to both sections, and 34 percent received gastric sleeve surgery, a procedure in which the surgeon removes 80 percent of the stomach.
HOW EXCESS WEIGHT IMPACTS CANCER RISK
According to the CDC, being overweight or obese is linked with a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer.
- Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
- Breast (in women who have gone through menopause)
- Colon and rectum
- Uterus
- Gallbladder
- Upper stomach
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Ovaries
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Meningioma (a type of brain cancer)
- Multiple myeloma
These cancers make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States each year.
The CDC says excess weight and obesity can cause changes in a person's body that can lead to cancer. These changes may include long-lasting inflammation and higher than normal levels of insulin, insulin-like growth factor, and sex hormones.
The study found that for people to lower their risk of developing or dying from cancer, a patient needs to lose a considerable amount of weight - more than what a patient could lose from diet and exercise alone.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY
Bariatric surgery is a safe, effective long-term weight-loss solution that helps thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. Many studies show that patients maintain 50% to 70% loss of excess weight 10+ years after bariatric surgery.
When it’s time to start a successful weight-loss transformation, it’s time to call NYBG!
We’re the best practice around and our numbers prove it:
- 23 skilled surgeons who are leaders in bariatrics, 4 Plastic Surgeons, 21 PA’s, and 1 Colorectal Surgeon.
- 30,000 successful procedures performed with more every day
- The #1 gastric balloon practice by volume – most balloons placed in the United States
- Access to online seminars, support groups, cooking demos, and Q&A sessions
- 100s of videos for patients explaining procedures, answering common questions, and showcasing previous patients
- Multiple offices located in three states; NY, NJ, CT
- Since 2000, we boast over 20 years of success!
Our commitment to patient success and excellence has earned us accreditation from the Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This prestigious achievement recognizes only the top bariatric practices. Stop waiting; start achieving better health today. Together, we’ve got this!
New York Bariatric Group is implementing and enforcing strict guidelines put out by the Center of Disease Control and the Department of Health in order to keep our staff and patients safe.
We are offering in-person and virtual consultations to ensure that everyone is able to get the information and care they deserve without feeling pressure to leave their home.
