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