Beyond Genetics: The Surprising Truth About Cancer Risks in 2025
"I don't have a family history of cancer, so I'm in the clear." It's a common refrain heard in clinics everywhere, often used as a reason to delay health screenings. Conversely, those with a family history often live in a state of fatalistic dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop. For too long, we have viewed cancer as simply a game of "genetic roulette." However, the data from 2025 flatly contradicts this belief. The story today isn't about the DNA you inherited from your parents; it's about the **"environment you inhabit right now."** Photo by Burst on Unsplash 1. The Surge in 'Early-Onset Cancer': Did Our Genes Suddenly Mutate? One of the most alarming statistics in recent years is the skyrocketing rate of cancer in people under 50—so-called "early-onset ...