Weight loss surgery = Less Skin Cancer

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Interesting article. Apparently folks who have bariatric surgery have reduced risk for skin cancer!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/897201

Here's my thought, though...while it's true that obesity increases your risk of cancer in general and WLS certainly helps correct that.... I think in generally, most fatter people spend less time outdoors in the sun throughout their lives. They also cover up more when they're outside than thinner people. (generalizations, of course) But yeah, this is intriguing!

I'd rather not have skin cancer...so, cool

Edited May 26, 2018 by Creekimp13

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

@Creekimp13 You’re getting close to goal!

[Creekimp13 5,840]

[Sleeved36 356]

Was body surface area a factor in thier research? 😉

Big people have more skin to grow cancer on. Weight loss surgery = less skin/surface area . . . . . .

[Miss Topaz 300]

I've had skin cancer, so less would be fantastic. Of course, then I moved closer to the sun....