Is Modern Life Fueling the Rise of Cancer in Millennials?
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The article explores the potential link between modern lifestyle and the rising cancer rates among millennials, sparking discussion on the possible causes and implications.
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I'd been keeping a Palm Treo in my pocket for years at that point, and the tumor I had originated near that pocket - so I asked my MD Anderson doctors if it could be related
This was in the 2000s, but the doctor touched my hand and said "the only thing we know for sure reduces the risk of most cancers is eating more vegetables in your diet"
I'm not a doctor, but I do listen to them