Researchers Find Link Between Cellular Aging, Epigenetic Changes in Cancer Patients
A recent study found that some anti-cancer treatments may speed up cellular aging, where changes in a patient’s DNA may contribute to more fatigue and inflammation. The study’s discoveries were reported in the American Cancer Society’s peer-reviewed journal “CANCER.” When epigenetic changes occur or an individual’s DNA is physically modified, the process also can alter gene activity. It should be noted that these changes do not involve adjusting the underlying DNA sequence. Some people may experience epigenetic age acceleration (“EAA”), which increases their risk of age-related conditions, in comparison with other people of the same chronological age. Recently, researchers looked…











