This helps explain something that’s been difficult to pin down. Not everyone with cancer has a clear genetic cause, and not everyone with inflammation develops cancer. But the combination of past exposures and later triggers may be what tips the balance. It also reinforces the idea that your past environment, including diet, stress, infections, and gut health, can shape your future risk in ways that aren’t immediately visible.
The Epigenetic Memory in Your Gut: What It Means for Cancer Risk
