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63.4% of survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer had ≥5% weight reduction after anti-obesity medication initiation.

Practitioners may consider AOMs as a viable option for weight management in this population.

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Over a median follow-up time of 249 days, 63.4% of survivors had ≥5% weight reduction.
Amy M. Berkman et al. · Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology · 2025

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The study uses a retrospective analysis with a significant follow-up period.

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Weight-Related Outcomes Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer after Anti-Obesity Medication Initiation

Amy M. Berkman et al. · Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology · 2025

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