Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
The study found that bariatric surgery was associated with a lower risk of developing breast, endometrial, and colon cancer.
Obesity is a known risk factor for many types of cancer.
The study followed over 22,000 patients who underwent bariatric surgery.
The patients were followed for an average of 7 years.
During that time, 2,543 cases of cancer were diagnosed.