A Healthy Weight

Managing Your Weight to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

The Bad News: There is convincing evidence that excess body fat increases your chances of developing cancer. If you are overweight (and particularly if you are obese) you are at a higher risk for cancer.

The Good News: There's something you can do about it.

The Weight-Cancer Link- How does excess body fat increase your cancer risk? Get the details.

Measure Your Risk- What does the number on the scale mean for you? Learn what Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference can tell you.

Lose Weight the Healthy Way - How do you get back to a healthy weight? Try our simple 3-step approach.

Prevent Weight Gain - Don't think you're at risk? Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.