New research suggests that one’s biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological age may predict who’s at risk for developing colon polyps, a known risk factor for colorectal cancer.
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Study finds common breast cancer treatments may speed aging process
The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, show that markers of cellular aging—such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways—significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received.