Journal of Digestive Cancer Research

Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research (대한소화기암연구학회)
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Colorectal Cancer and Obesity

대장암과 비만

  • Hyeong Ho Jo (Department of Internal Medicine, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine)
  • 조형호 (대구가톨릭대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2024.04.22
  • Accepted : 2024.06.02
  • Published : 2024.08.20
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Abstract

The increasing prevalence of obesity globally underscores its pivotal role in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Epidemiological evidence consistently correlates obesity with CRC, implicating intricate pathways such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and hormonal dysregulation. Understanding the impact of obesity on CRC recurrence, therapeutic efficacy, and overall survival is paramount. Lifestyle modifications, including weight reduction, offer promising avenues for mitigating CRC risk. Recognizing obesity as a modifiable risk factor highlights its importance in shaping CRC prevention and therapeutic paradigms.

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This work was supported by research grants from Daegu Catholic University in 2022.

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