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To be honest, we're in a constant state of almost having cancer, it's just that our immune system handles the little stuff before it gets out of control. Nothin
by justinator 5y ago
To be honest, we're in a constant state of almost having cancer, it's just that our immune system handles the little stuff before it gets out of control. Nothing causes cancer, but certain things tip the scales towards the cancer getting out of control.
(about is all simplified of course)
- vmception 5y agoAnd also things can directly cause cancer by directly damaging DNA in the right places at the right time. No need to take the optimistic route. If it makes you feel better: some cancers.
- justinator 5y agoOh, well: I didn't think conceptualize, "we are always in a state of having cancer" was an optimistic view, just realistic :). But DNA gets damaged all by itself, but you're right: something like smoking for decades doesn't help matters.