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Anti-obesity medications are effective for weight reduction in survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer.
AOMs can be considered a treatment option for weight management in AYA cancer survivors.
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These findings suggest that AOMs are effective for weight reduction in survivors of AYA cancer.
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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
DOI 10.1089/jayao.2025.0031
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