We all know about the potential cardiac issues that may be associated with obesity: Premature coronary artery disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, stroke, etc. However, a lesser-discussed association is the correlation of obesity with an increased incidence of certain cancers. Colon cancer and breat cancer have been causally linked to obesity. Yet here is another:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25703096/from/ET/
Pancreatic cancer is most often a death sentence because by the time it is discovered, the cancer has metastasized outside of the gland. The usual life expectancy after diagnosis of this cancer is 1-2 years.
Most often when we decide to lose weight, it is based on clothes not fitting, not being happy when we look in the mirror, etc. The medical issues are always in our thoughts as well, especially for those who have already been prescribed diabetic meds, hypertensive meds, etc. The cancer risk is often forgotten but should also be a great motivator to try to keep those pounds off.
On a non-medical note: for you football fans who know my affinity for the New York Giants: I am THRILLED Jeremy Shockey was traded yesterday to the Saints. The guy was a malcontent, not a team player, always hurt, and was overrated. His absence made Eli a better quarterback. Kudos to the Giants general manager Jerry Reece for dumping Shockey and getting two draftpicks!
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