The Cancer code

In this eye-opening biography of cancer, Dr. Jason Fung presents a radical new paradigm for understanding the disease and urges action to reduce risk. The death rate from cancer is finally declining, yet the "War on Cancer" is far from over. Dr. Fung offers a fresh perspective on cancer, exploring its nature, manifestation, and the challenges of treatment. He critiques the medical community's emphasis on genetics, or the "seed" of cancer, while neglecting the "soil," or the conditions that allow cancer to thrive. His groundbreaking work in obesity and diabetes leads him to propose that insulin dysregulation is a primary cancer pathway, linking obesity and type 2 diabetes to increased cancer risk. Dr. Fung provides actionable strategies for creating an inhospitable environment for cancer, such as intermittent fasting to lower insulin levels and avoiding insulin-stimulating foods like sugar and refined carbohydrates. By reframing cancer as an internal uprising of our own cells rather than a foreign invader, we can reclaim control over our health. While the seed of cancer may be present in everyone, the ability to change the soil lies within our grasp. This accessible read encourages a proactive approach to cancer prevention and treatment.