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GLP-1 receptor agonists and cancer risk in adults with obesity

JAMA Oncology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: This retrospective cohort study found that taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) was associated with a reduced overall risk of cancer, including lower risks of endometrial, ovarian, and meningioma cancers, among patients with obesity or overweight. However, taking GLP-1RAs may be associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer, highlighting the need for longer-term follow-up to clarify the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of these findings.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jiang Bian, PhD, email bianji@iu.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.2681)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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