The Claim

Stressful events induce anxiety, which increases the production of free radicals, leading to oxidative damage that contributes to cancer development through biological mechanisms.

Source: Effect of modifiable lifestyle risk factors on the incidence and prevention of cancer in modern society: A review

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

When you feel stressed and anxious, your body makes more harmful molecules that can damage cells, and this damage might help cancer grow.

See the scientific wording

Anxiety from stressful events increases production of free radicals leading to oxidative damage that contributes to cancer development through biological mechanisms.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effect of modifiable lifestyle risk factors on the incidence and prevention of cancer in modern society: A review

    The study says anxiety from stress can lead to more free radicals and cancer, just like the claim says, so it supports it.

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