@connealymd: The formation of a tumor from one cancer cell takes up to 8-10 years. Chronic disease does not happen overnight and long before its development, the body attempts to restore itself through acute healing efforts. Cancers usually result from a complex interplay of environmental and lifestyle factors that accumulate over time.  This latency period is important because it means we have time to break the cycle, to restore health, to thrive at any age. I do want to note because I always get questions - what about childhood cancer? The research shows it takes about 10 years for adult cancer to develop. However, the environment and lifestyle still play a very large role in pediatric cancer. The mother’s hormonal profile, toxin exposure, stress, diet, and other factors all contribute. What the latency period also brings to light is genes. If cancer takes 10 years, then where do genes come in to play? While genetics can predispose individuals to certain types of cancer, only 5-10% of all cancer cases are attributed to genetic factors. This means that for the majority of cancers, including pediatric cases, external influences like environment and lifestyle are significant contributors.

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