Fasting linked to 20% survival boost in colorectal cancer patients

Fasting linked to 20% survival boost in colorectal cancer patients

Fasting has shown its potential to reduce colorectal cancer risk by triggering cellular changes that may slow tumor growth, with a study demonstrating a 20% improvement in overall survival. However, since cancer is also influenced by genetic factors, lifestyle changes alone aren't enough for prevention. The study is published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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As National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month drew closer, the urgency for early detection and prevention continues. Colorectal cancer, now the second deadliest cancer in the United States, claims thousands of lives every year, but it's one of the most preventable forms of cancer when caught early. In fact, according to www.colorectalcancer.org, statistics show that one in 24 people will be...