Question

6.2 Give a detailed summary on how stress influence the development and
progression of cancer

Answer 1

6.2) What people feel under physical, mental or emotional pressure. It is normal but when it prolongs over a long period of time, it becomes problematic to the health. People under stress starts developing various behaviours like drinking alcohol, smoking, overeating. These increases a person's risk of cancer. Although there is no solid evidence for stress causing cancer.

Stress affects the growth of tumor and its spread. It can particularly cause breast cancer. Stress can also alter the hormone levels in the body which in turn affects the immune system. This could lead to cancer.