Cause 6. Age: The Relentless March of Time and Its Connection to NHL
Time, in its relentless march, leaves no stone unturned. As the years roll by, the body undergoes myriad changes, some subtle, others profound. Among the various shifts, the risk for several diseases, including NHL, escalates. But why does age play such a significant role in NHL’s onset?
Interestingly, the human body isn’t a perfect machine. As cells divide and multiply, errors creep into the DNA replication process. Over the years, these errors accumulate, and some might lead to uncontrolled growth, a precursor for cancer. With NHL, the lymph cells might just bear the brunt of these accumulated mistakes.
Furthermore, age brings about a decline in the immune system’s robustness. While not as dramatic as diseases that suppress immunity, this gradual weakening might offer rogue cells a window of opportunity, allowing them to thrive and potentially transform into tumors.(6)
