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A patient with BMI 32 and type 2 diabetes taking albuterol is at increased risk of which TWO malignancies?

  1. Kidney and colon cancer
  2. Lung and breast cancer
  3. SCC and BCC of the skin
  4. Gastric and esophageal cancer
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Correct answer: A. Kidney and colon cancer

Obesity is an established risk factor for several malignancies, most notably colorectal, endometrial, kidney (renal cell), pancreatic, and postmenopausal breast cancer. Type 2 diabetes independently increases risk of colon, pancreatic, liver, and endometrial cancers. Among the options, kidney and colon cancer are the strongest obesity + diabetes linkage.

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