‘Enormous potential’: weight-loss drugs cut cancer risk by a fifth, research shows

Experts believe injections such as Wegovy could play a big role in preventing and treating the disease

Weight-loss drugs offer a new weapon in the global fight against cancer, with enormous potential" to prevent new cases and shrink tumours, doctors said as research showed the jabs can cut the risk of developing the disease by a fifth.

Blockbuster injections such as Wegovy have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, and recently been approved for use in other areas of medicine, including reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular-related deaths.