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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Worried cancer patients are flooding charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use
The rise in queries prompted the charity's Dr Owen Carter to urge caution before using the jabs FAT JAB QUERIES Worried cancer patients are flooding charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WORRIED cancer patients are flooding a charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use. Some of the concerns are being raised by those already having treatment such as chemo or hormone therapy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up But others are fretting that using weight loss medication could increase their cancer risk. Other questions posed to Macmillan Cancer Support's helpline include asking if they were safe for someone who has had a previous thyroid cancer diagnosis, or before cancer surgery. Studies suggest the jabs might reduce the risk of some cancers but research is ongoing and they may not be safe for everyone. The rise in queries prompted the charity's Dr Owen Carter to urge caution before using the jabs. He said: 'Recently we have seen a noticeable increase in calls to Macmillan's support line and a flurry of messages on our online community about weight loss drugs. 'It's understandable that lots of people are interested in new drugs which accelerate weight loss, particularly if they want to manage their weight before or after treatment for cancer. 'While 'quick fixes' may seem attractive, we simply do not know enough about the long-term impact of these weight loss medications to recommend them if they're not prescribed by a specialist. 'Additionally, certain weight loss medications carry warnings about a potential link with thyroid cancer. 'However, we know that eating well and staying as active as possible are proven to help people feel better, increase their energy levels and strengthen their immune systems, which can help them to manage their weight and cope better with cancer treatment.' Eating well and staying active were better ways to increase energy levels and strengthen immune systems, which, in turn, would help manage weight and cope with treatment, he added. Doc gives advice on how to tackle Mounjaro side effect of excess loose skin
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Worried cancer patients are flooding charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use
WORRIED cancer patients are flooding a charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use. Some of the concerns are being raised by those already having treatment such as chemo or hormone therapy. But others are fretting that using weight loss medication could increase their cancer risk. Other questions posed to Macmillan Cancer Support's helpline include asking if they were safe for someone who has had a previous thyroid cancer diagnosis, or before cancer surgery. The rise in queries prompted the charity's Dr Owen Carter to urge caution before using the jabs. READ MORE ON FAT JABS He said: 'Recently we have seen a noticeable increase in calls to Macmillan's support line and a flurry of messages on our online community about weight loss drugs. 'It's understandable that lots of people are interested in new drugs which accelerate weight loss, particularly if they want to manage their weight before or after treatment for cancer. 'While 'quick fixes' may seem attractive, we simply do not know enough about the long-term impact of these weight loss medications to recommend them if they're not prescribed by a specialist. 'Additionally, certain weight loss medications carry warnings about a potential link with thyroid cancer. Most read in Health 'However, we know that eating well and staying as active as possible are proven to help people feel better, increase their energy levels and strengthen their immune systems, which can help them to manage their weight and cope better with cancer treatment.' Eating well and staying active were better ways to increase energy levels and strengthen immune systems, which, in turn, would help manage weight and cope with treatment, he added. Doc gives advice on how to tackle Mounjaro side effect of excess loose skin 1 Worried cancer patients are flooding a charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use Credit: Shutterstock
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Worried cancer patients are flooding charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use
WORRIED cancer patients are flooding a charity with calls asking whether fat jabs are safe to use. Some of the concerns are being raised by those already having treatment such as chemo or hormone therapy. But others are fretting that using weight loss medication could increase their cancer risk. Other questions posed to Macmillan Cancer Support's helpline include asking if they were safe for someone who has had a previous thyroid cancer diagnosis, or before cancer surgery. Studies suggest the jabs might reduce the risk of some cancers but research is ongoing and they may not be safe for everyone. The rise in queries prompted the charity's Dr Owen Carter to urge caution before using the jabs. He said: 'Recently we have seen a noticeable increase in calls to Macmillan's support line and a flurry of messages on our online community about weight loss drugs. 'It's understandable that lots of people are interested in new drugs which accelerate weight loss, particularly if they want to manage their weight before or after treatment for cancer. 'While 'quick fixes' may seem attractive, we simply do not know enough about the long-term impact of these weight loss medications to recommend them if they're not prescribed by a specialist. 'Additionally, certain weight loss medications carry warnings about a potential link with thyroid cancer. 'However, we know that eating well and staying as active as possible are proven to help people feel better, increase their energy levels and strengthen their immune systems, which can help them to manage their weight and cope better with cancer treatment.' Eating well and staying active were better ways to increase energy levels and strengthen immune systems, which, in turn, would help manage weight and cope with treatment, he added. 1
The Independent
17 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Cancer patients must speak to doctors before taking weight-loss jabs
Cancer patients must speak to their doctor before taking weight-loss jabs, a charity has warned, amid a rise in people seeking help over whether they can take them. Macmillan Cancer Support said while 'quick fixes' may seem appealing, there is currently not enough evidence over how the drugs might affect anti-cancer treatments. It said more research is needed but it was already known the drugs may affect how other medicines are absorbed by the body. This may include some anti-cancer drugs, it said. Dr Owen Carter, national clinical adviser at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: 'Recently we have seen a noticeable increase in calls to Macmillan's free support line and a flurry of messages on our peer-to-peer online community about weight-loss drugs. 'We know that cancer affects everybody differently and it's understandable that lots of people are interested in new drugs which accelerate weight loss, particularly if they want to manage their weight before or after treatment for cancer. 'While 'quick fixes' may seem attractive, we simply do not know enough about the long-term impact of these weight-loss medications to recommend them if they're not prescribed by a specialist. 'Additionally, certain weight loss medications carry warnings about a potential link with thyroid cancer. 'However, we know that eating well and staying as active as possible are proven to help people feel better, increase their energy levels and strengthen their immune systems, which can help them to manage their weight and cope better with cancer treatment. 'If you have questions about cancer, including about weight-loss drugs, we urge you to speak to your GP or call the Macmillan support line. 'Trusted advisers are available 8am-8pm, seven days a week, to provide callers with information and support, or just a listening ear.' Macmillan said it has now published new information on its website about the drugs and cancer.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Cancer patients must speak to doctors before taking weight-loss jabs
Cancer patients must speak to their doctor before taking weight-loss jabs, a charity has warned, amid a rise in people seeking help over whether they can take them. Macmillan Cancer Support said while 'quick fixes' may seem appealing, there is currently not enough evidence over how the drugs might affect anti-cancer treatments. It said more research is needed but it was already known the drugs may affect how other medicines are absorbed by the body. This may include some anti-cancer drugs, it said. Dr Owen Carter, national clinical adviser at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: 'Recently we have seen a noticeable increase in calls to Macmillan's free support line and a flurry of messages on our peer-to-peer online community about weight-loss drugs. 'We know that cancer affects everybody differently and it's understandable that lots of people are interested in new drugs which accelerate weight loss, particularly if they want to manage their weight before or after treatment for cancer. 'While 'quick fixes' may seem attractive, we simply do not know enough about the long-term impact of these weight-loss medications to recommend them if they're not prescribed by a specialist. 'Additionally, certain weight loss medications carry warnings about a potential link with thyroid cancer. 'However, we know that eating well and staying as active as possible are proven to help people feel better, increase their energy levels and strengthen their immune systems, which can help them to manage their weight and cope better with cancer treatment. 'If you have questions about cancer, including about weight-loss drugs, we urge you to speak to your GP or call the Macmillan support line. 'Trusted advisers are available 8am-8pm, seven days a week, to provide callers with information and support, or just a listening ear.' Macmillan said it has now published new information on its website about the drugs and cancer.
