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GLP-1 receptor agonist use and cancer risk in obese nondiabetic adults

The cohort included 229 467 patients; 86 422 (37.7%) received glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), while 143 045 (62.3%) received diet or exercise consultation. With a median follow-up of 2 years (interquartile range 1-2 years), the propensity score matching analysis showed a significantly lower incidence of any Obesity Associated Cancers among GLP-1RA users (hazard ratio 0.59, 95% confidence interval 0.53-0.67). Secondary analyses showed that in all subgroups, except for black race, GLP-1RA use was associated with a lower cumulative incidence of OACs. GLP-1 will be studied more often in cancer patients, some practices, already have GLP-1 clinic as part of their cancer care.

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Plant-Based and Ketogenic Diets As Diverging Paths to Address Cancer – A Review

This is a frequent question we get in community oncology – is there a diet that the reduces risk of cancer? In my opinion, the data are strong (although no numerous randomized/prospective trials are available) insofar as Mediterranean or caloric-restricted diets in decreasing inflammation, insulin and other growth-factor levels. I generally recommend mostly a  plant-based or Mediterranean diet, with decreased exposure to alcohol and at minimum 3 hours of exercise per week. This article is interesting in reviewing the pathophysiology of neoplastic cell growth and interaction with food intake.

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