The Switch Theory of Cancer- (Rev 11.12.16) Cancer is a switch turned on to solve the problem of excessive glucose or fat consumed. ABSTRACT: The theory promoted is that cancer is part of "self" or your DNA, activated as a switch the body turns on. Cancer solves the problem of excess glucose and fat by efficiently turning it in to lactate so the animal could store energy while protecting vital organs enabling the animal to survive lean months. Cancer is not a random hit on the DNA. Wild animals and ancient people did not live in an abundant food environment. Even without lean months to reduce the sugar and fat intake the immune system can keep most things in check, but chemicals, radiation or stresses reduce the body's immune system causing an existing cancer to g...