What is the Seventh Generation Concept in Cancer Research?
The concept of the "seventh generation" in cancer research emphasizes the long-term impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on the risk of developing cancer. This idea is rooted in Indigenous wisdom, which suggests that the decisions we make today will affect the well-being of people seven generations into the future. In the context of cancer, this means understanding how current [lifestyle choices](https://), [environmental exposures](https://), and [genetic factors](https://) may influence cancer risk not just in the present population but also in future generations.
