GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer
Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs, commonly used for weight loss and diabetes, may also reduce cancer risks and improve treatment outcomes. Research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting indicates that these medications could lower the likelihood of cancer progression and enhance survival rates across various cancer types. While the exact mechanisms remain unclear, the anti-inflammatory properties of GLP-1 drugs are believed to play a significant role in their potential protective effects against cancer.
- ▪GLP-1 drugs have been associated with lower risks of developing cancer and disease progression in patients.
- ▪A study showed that women taking GLP-1 medications were up to 35% less likely to develop breast cancer compared to non-users.
- ▪Patients with certain cancers who used GLP-1 drugs were 38% to 50% less likely to experience disease metastasis than those on other diabetes medications.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 03, 2026, 09:20 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 09:25 PMListenJune 3 - A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer.More than two dozen studies presented over the past few days at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago found that patients taking the drugs showed lower risks of developing cancer and disease progression, better survival, and improved responses to some treatments, compared with people who were not taking the GLP-1s.The studies included analyses of clinical records and real-world databases tracking patients taking…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Straits Times — World.