38-Year-Old Man with Stomach Cancer Warns: 3 Foods to Avoid

Zhang Wang, a 38-year-old computer programmer, never imagined his lifestyle would harbor a hidden threat. As a sober person and a non-smoker, he believed he had every chance on his side. And yet… One day, while working, he collapsed from severe gastrointestinal bleeding. The diagnosis was stomach cancer. The surprise was complete. But the doctors were in for an even more unexpected discovery: something was hiding in his refrigerator.
How can food become the enemy of your health?

We often think that the risk comes from poorly stored food or a dish left on the kitchen counter for too long. However, some foods are potentially carcinogenic, regardless of whether they are refrigerated or not, raw or perfectly cooked. Due to their composition or transformation, they may contain toxic substances invisible to the naked eye but well known to researchers.

Here are three everyday examples that may unknowingly contribute to the development of certain cancers. The point isn’t to instill fear, but to increase understanding so you can make better choices.