Obesity-related endometrial cancer: an update on survivorship approaches to reducing cardiovascular death

BJOG. 2016 Jan;123(2):293-8. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13684.

Abstract

As the rate of obesity increases worldwide, so will the number of women diagnosed with obesity-related malignancy. The strongest correlation between obesity and cancer is endometrial cancer (EC). Obesity is the most significant modifiable risk factor for development of EC and also contributes to the most common cause of death in EC survivors-cardiovascular disease (CVD). Most cancer survivors after diagnosis do not implement lifestyle changes aimed at weight-loss and CVD risk reduction. This selective review highlights recent novel and unique approaches for managing CVD co-morbidities in EC survivorship.

Keywords: Endometrial cancer; lifestyle; obesity; survivorship.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Body Mass Index
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / mortality*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Comorbidity
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / etiology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / mortality*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / mortality*
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Survivors / psychology*