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At an April 18 session at the annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting, scientists offered an update on the field and weighed the evidence for any cancer prevention powers
Steven Batash, gastroenterologist and leading physician at the Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center, told Healthline
Potential Mechanisms Several mechanisms may explain the association: Weight reduction leading to improved lung mechanics Reduced systemic inflammation Possible direct immunomodulatory effects of GLP-1 signaling However, the observational design means causality cannot be established
Semaglutide is administered as a subcutaneous injection, meaning it is injected just under the skin commonly in areas such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
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