What Types of Cancer Are Associated with Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome has been linked to an increased risk of several cancers. Notably, it is associated with a higher risk of liver cancer, due to the role of insulin resistance and fatty liver disease. It is also linked to endometrial cancer, possibly related to elevated estrogen levels from adipose tissue. Additionally, pancreatic and kidney cancers have shown associations with the components of metabolic syndrome.
