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Research on Obesity and Cancer Funded by the National Cancer Institute, 2015-2022

  • By

  • Laura A. Dwyer

  • Tanya Agurs-Collins

  • Caitlin P. Bailey

  • Dana L. Wolff-Hughes

  • Susan Czajkowski

  • Jill Reedy

  • Linda Nebeling

  • August 12, 2026

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    Approximately 41.9% of U.S. adults were classified as obese between January 2017 and March 2020.

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    Obesity is linked to at least 13 cancer types, accounting for nearly 40% of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S.

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    Obesity correlates with decreased overall survival and increased cancer-specific mortality in several cancer types.

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    The Trans-NCI Obesity and Cancer Working Group promotes interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the NCI.

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    The analysis of NCI-funded obesity research from FY 2015 to 2022 aims to identify active sectors and research gaps.

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National Cancer Institute–Supported Obesity and Cancer Research, 2015-2022

  • by Laura A. Dwyer, Tanya Agurs-Collins, Caitlin P. Bailey, Dana L. Wolff-Hughes, Susan Czajkowski, Jill Reedy, Linda Nebeling

  • August 12, 2026

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