Prognosis
Excess Weight in Early to Mid-Adulthood Linked to Poorer Cancer Survival
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People who are overweight in early to mid-adulthood have a poorer chance of surviving some cancers, according to new analysis.
Researchers examined the impact of BMI (body mass index) scores among 20 to 50-year-olds on survival rates for breast and bowel cancer in later life.