Lifestyle Choices and Endocrine Dysfunction on Cancer Onset and Risk

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrollable proliferation and dissemination of abnormal cells. It ranks as one of the world's leading causes of mortality, hurling a profound shadow over individuals and their families. While the precise origins of cancer are multifaceted and diverse, they often involve an intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Understanding the influential and predictive roles of lifestyle variables and endocrine dysfunction holds the key to refining prediction models and identifying actionable, modifiable targets associated with cancer onset and risk. Unraveling the cellular and molecular pathways underlying cancer development and progression allows for the development of targeted therapeutic interventions to halt or treat the disease. The World Health Organization underscores the preventive power of adopting healthy lifestyles in averting numerous cancer cases. This Special Issue endeavors to provide the latest insights into how lifestyle choices and endocrine dysfunction intersect to impact cancer onset and risk, in addition to potential prophylactic and/or therapeutic interventions.

Dr. Ariane Zamoner
Dr. Marco G. Alves
Dr. Ana Paula S. Perez
Guest Editors

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