Can GLP-1 Medications Reduce Risk of Cancer?

APR 8, 202628 MIN
Five To Thrive Live

Can GLP-1 Medications Reduce Risk of Cancer?

APR 8, 202628 MIN

Description

GLP-1 medications are certainly getting a lot of attention these days. But how safe are these medications? And do they have additional benefits beyond weight loss? On this show, Karolyn talks with researcher Kristin Altwegg, PhD, recipient of the AICR/WCRF Marilyn Gentry Fellowship. Dr. Altwegg's research is looking at GLP-1 weight loss drugs and their influence on obesity-related cancer risk, specifically breast, endometrial, and colon.<br /><br />Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (<a href="http://www.w4cy.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.w4cy.com</a>) part of Talk 4 Radio (<a href="http://www.talk4radio.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.talk4radio.com</a>) on the Talk 4 Media Network (<a href="http://www.talk4media.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.talk4media.com</a>).<br /><br />Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (<a href="http://www.talk4media.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.talk4media.com</a>), Talk 4 Podcasting (<a href="http://www.talk4podcasting.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.talk4podcasting.com</a>), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.