Fatty liver disease has no routine screening test or early warning signs, so keeping up with a healthy lifestyle by staying active, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight is essential to reducing your risk of fatty liver disease. 🧵 2/3

Did you know that more than one third of U.S. adults are affected by fatty liver disease? And with it comes an increased risk for liver cancer. 🧵 1/3

Ali Rogin found out while she was in college that she carried the BRCA1 genetic mutation (like her father). Before graduation, Ali took her elevated breast cancer risk into her own hands and underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy (surgical removal of both breasts). 🧵 1/2

Current research shows a strong correlation between GLP-1 use and reduced cancer risk, but not proven causation. Right now, these medications are intended for people who need them to manage diabetes or support medically-supervised weight loss. 🧵 3/4

GLP-1s mimic your body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar, hunger and digestion. Because obesity increases the risk of at least 13 cancer types, weight loss can play an important role in cancer prevention. 🧵 2/4

GLP-1 and weight-loss medications are making headlines—here's what you need to know about their effects on cancer risk. 🧵 1/4

In a few months: In addition to better liver function, some people may also experience weight loss and improved mood. Long-term, your cancer risk will reduce drastically, according to the National Cancer Institute. 🧵 4/5

Weeks 2–4: Your gut begins to heal. You may notice less heartburn and bloating, more regular digestion, better hydration and significantly improved sleep. 🧵 3/5

Immediately: Light or moderate drinkers may wake up more alert and feel more energized. People who drink heavily may experience withdrawal symptoms once they stop, which typically ease within a week. 🧵 2/5

Quitting drinking has immense benefits, not only for your overall health, but also related to your cancer risk. Here’s what happens when you put down the drink: 🧵 1/5

The procedure is called a salpingectomy, and is now recommended under certain circumstances based on data that show most ovarian cancers start in the fallopian tubes. Research shows that removing both fallopian tubes can reduce lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 78%. 🧵 2/4

In 2021, Aisha Khan received a call from her doctor with news that no one wants to hear: She had stage 3 breast cancer.🧵 1/2