# 28: Cancer Recurrence Risk Isn’t Fixed: What Epigenetics Shows Us

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Podcast: [The Flourish After Cancer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737)
Published: 2026-01-28T08:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://flourishaftercancer.podbean.com/e/epigenetics-audio/
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Duration seconds: 2074

## Resource

Epigenetics isn’t something most people have ever heard about. And yet, it’s a great layer of support to help understand how your body actually works beneath the surface. Unlike genetics, which refers to the DNA you’re born with, epigenetics looks at how your body uses those genes in response to things like nutrition, stress, inflammation, hormones, and treatment itself. It helps explain why genetics aren’t destiny — and why your body remains responsive, adaptable, and capable of change over time. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we get detailed into cancer recurrence prevention using epigenetics and what actually matters after cancer: understanding how your body is responding now, and how you can support regulation, recovery, and resilience moving forward. We talk about the difference between genetics and epigenetics, why “eat well and exercise” is often too vague to be useful after treatment, and how tools like epigenetic testing — when used thoughtfully — can help guide more strategic, personalized support without fear or perfection.Episode Relevant Resources: Book a Roadmap Call To learn more about working with me and my team in The Roadmap To Recovery: https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps Episode 4: My 3 Favourite Functional Tests For Cancer Survivors: https://flourishaftercancer.com/blog/s01e04?preview=1&v=35052448 ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You’ve been told you “can’t control anything” — or only to “eat well and exercise” — and neither felt satisfying You want to understand how lifestyle and biology actually interact after cancer You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a calmer, more strategic approach You’re curious about epigenetic testing but don’t want hype, blame, or extreme protocols You want to feel more confident…

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