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ACS: New research shows stronger link between obesity, cancer

Expanded research from the American Cancer Society shows a stronger link between obesity and cancer.
Daniela Campari, Chief Marketing Officer with American Cancer Society in Atlanta, says ACS research focuses on cures, but also looking at various ways of preventing cancer.

ATLANTA -- Expanded research from the American Cancer Society shows a stronger link between obesity and cancer.

Daniela Campari, Chief Marketing Officer with American Cancer Society in Atlanta, says ACS research focuses on cures, but also looking at various ways of preventing cancer.

"One of the things we can all do is just get more exercise," Campari said.

"The research that the American Cancer Society has done is showing that it can really reduce your risk of actually getting the disease."

In an interview with 11Alive's Blayne Alexander, Campari also discussed advances in genetic testing.

To view the entire interview, click the video above.

 

 

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