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Dr. Fung: Lifestyle Choices Trump Genetics in Cancer Risk

9/20/2025

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A new episode on NTD examines the connections between cancer, obesity, and diabetes.
Dr. Jason Fung asserts that lifestyle and diet play a more significant role than genetics in cancer prevention.
He critiques the surgical removal of breasts in women with BRCA mutations as an inadequate solution.
Fung highlights environmental factors as more influential than genetic ones in cancer treatment.
The episode urges viewers to reflect on daily factors that may increase cancer risk and consult medical professionals before making health changes.

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Story summary

A new episode on NTD examines the connections between cancer, obesity, and diabetes.
Dr. Jason Fung asserts that lifestyle and diet play a more significant role than genetics in cancer prevention.
He critiques the surgical removal of breasts in women with BRCA mutations as an inadequate solution.
Fung highlights environmental factors as more influential than genetic ones in cancer treatment.
The episode urges viewers to reflect on daily factors that may increase cancer risk and consult medical professionals before making health changes.