Does stress cause cancer? Hyderabad oncologist clears the air

Daijiworld Media Network - Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 20: Stress is an inevitable part of modern life, often blamed for various health problems. But can it actually lead to cancer? Dr Saadvik Raghuram, oncologist at Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, addressed this common concern in his October 19 Instagram post, clarifying what science really says about the link between stress and cancer.

“Constantly stressed — does that mean you’re at an increased risk of cancer? Let’s separate fear from facts,” says Dr Raghuram. He explains that while laboratory and animal studies have shown stress hormones can promote cancer growth, the evidence in humans is not as clear. “Stress can modulate your immunity, increase inflammation, and even impair DNA repair mechanisms,” he notes, describing how stress may the