Epigenetics

You Can Switch ‘Off’ Your Cancer Genes—Here’s How

How can we turn on the good genes and turn off the bad ones to prevent cancer from developing?
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You Can Switch ‘Off’ Your Cancer Genes—Here’s How
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In September 2015, Monica was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was already in the middle stage. Monica was an identical twin, and her 38-year-old sister Erika had also had regular mammograms and ultrasounds without ever detecting cancer. In Monica’s left breast, a tumor had grown to be the size of a tennis ball, and the cancer cells had spread to her lymph nodes.

These twins share the same genes, so why did one develop cancer and not the other?

Flora Zhao
Flora Zhao
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Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years. Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
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