Marriage has long been framed as a protective force in health—a social bond that, through companionship, shared resources, and informal caregiving, shapes how well people recover.
In cancer research, this pattern of recovery appears strikingly consistent: Married people are more likely to survive longer after a diagnosis. However, a more fundamental question lingers in the background—does marriage influence the likelihood of developing cancer?
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