Dickenson's Theory of Cancer Risks

Dickenson's Theory of Cancer Risks suggests that cancer develops from a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental exposures over time. It emphasizes that cumulative factors—like inherited genetic traits, lifestyle choices, and environmental toxins—interact to increase the likelihood of cellular mutations. These mutations can impair normal cell functions, leading to uncontrolled growth. The theory highlights that cancer risk is not due to a single cause but results from multiple, compounding influences that gradually push cells toward malignancy, making it a complex interplay of biology and environment over a person’s lifespan.