After enduring the stress of a flood that destroyed her home and most of her possessions,Ashley's cancer began spreading more rapidly.This may have been due,in part,to her
A) elevated lymphocyte levels.
B) reduced cortisol levels.
C) elevated oxytocin levels.
D) reduced NK cell count.

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Reduced NK cell count. Prolonged stress and trauma can suppress the immune system, particularly reducing the natural killer (NK) cell count. This weakened immune system may allow cancer cells to grow and spread more easily.

After Enduring the Stress of a Flood That Destroyed Her