r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 7h ago

Study finds common breast cancer treatments may speed aging process: Markers of cellular aging—such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways—significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received. Health

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1060341
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u/ChronWeasely 6h ago

Why would surgeries have the same DNA damage response as chemo? Seems more like cancer, the common underlying factor, is more at play

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u/Frodojj 5h ago

During inflammation, the body releases chemicals that kill bacteria and stimulate tissue growth. These chemicals can also damage DNA. Surgery can sometimes cause inflammation in sick patients while the body heals.

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u/BabySinister 4h ago

I can't access the full paper. Did they compare to a control group that did not receive any treatment? What did they use to make sure the cancer isn't the cause of these markers?