My best friend married my little sister, who has Down syndrome. Most people thought they knew why… until the night doctors fought to save her and their unborn twins. Outside the operating theatre, he grabbed my hands, looked me in the eyes, and said, “If Rosie doesn’t make it… you deserve to know why I really married her.” What I read next turned my entire world upside down.
Three types of people who rarely encounter cancer – the experience of an oncologist with over 30 years of practiceFor more than three decades in oncology, I have seen everything from despair and pain to incredible cases of cure. During these years, I have noticed a pattern that is difficult to deny. There are certain categories of people who almost never get into the oncology statistics. Their lifestyle, thinking and habits build an invisible shield that the body uses as a natural defense against cancer. Of course, no one can give an absolute guarantee – cancer is a complex and insidious disease that develops under the influence of many factors. But observations show that people in these three categories have a significantly lower risk of developing cancer. And the best thing is that each of us can consciously join them. 1. The mindful — people who manage stress, not succumb to it These are not people who don’t have problems. The difference is that they know how to deal with them. Chronic stress is a real poison for the body — it undermines the immune system, which is our main defense against cancer cells. As long as the immune system is strong, it promptly detects and destroys “damaged” cells before they become a threat. What distinguishes them: They do not store emotions inside themselves, but find a healthy way to relieve tension – through talking to a loved one, visiting a psychologist, keeping a diary,
