Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It

New research shows that nearly 40 percent of cancers are preventable.
Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It
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Lia Hasier’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2022 was disorienting. She was not unhealthy before it, as she regularly prioritized exercise and healthy eating. So she became curious about what she might have been doing wrong and how she could prevent a recurrence.

The 48-year-old mother of two now avoids all added sugar, chips away at exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, does daily gratitude journaling, and continues to learn about the ways her body works at the cellular level to prevent cancer.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.