In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie challenges the claim that ob*sity is a risk factor for cancer, secondary only to smoking.  This is the first time Natasha flies solo and she admits to being a little anxious about it! Today's podcast includes: Why you cannot compare weight with smokingWhy weight isn't a behaviour or something you can easily controlThe embarrassingly flawed evidence that links weight with cancerWhy causation is not the same as association (and why everyone knows better but refuses to acknowledge it)The real reasons why rates of cancers are higher in fat folk and why change is necessary Thank you for listening If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.  Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Article from the NEJM Article from the Lancet Cancer Research UK Campaign Essay by a medical student on how the Cancer Research UK campaign was flawed (published by the BMJ) More about the show: How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie?  How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation? In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends. She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health?  Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.