Dr. Vetter explains that the reason why obesity increases the risk of endometrial cancer is because fat tissue converts ...

"If it weren't dismissed as 'just period pain' and women being dramatic, people would realize how terrible it is," Dr. Irene Woo said.

Excess body weight—including overweight and obesity—is a significant risk factor for cancer. Research from the American Cancer Society estimates that it contributes to approximately 5 percent of ...