I'd argue this isn't quite the right framing. We know mutations cause cancerous phenotypes in cells and that there is positive selection for driver mutations. I'd frame the question as: would boosting immune response be enough to overcome mutation accumulation? (or vice-versa)
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Why does cancer incidence increase with age? Is it the accumulation of mutations? Is it a declining immune system? Are there other factors? Both mutation accumulation and immune system decline correlate with age and support predictive models of cancer rates. 🧵
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