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I have thought for awhile it is caused by environmental factors like air pollution or possibly pollen or something. I think genetics plays a huge role as well. I'm curious what you all think.
There is no one condition called "cancer". It is a collection of very different diseases with different causes. There are already some cancers with very high cure rates.
I too think environment plays a part. We have so many friends who were raised in the east part of Los Angeles county who have had cancer, many have died. Some have no family background or history of cancer or little. This includes my own husband. No, I am not a huge environmentalist, not by any means, but I am also not naïve.
Malignancies begin as mutations in cellular division. This can be 'just a biological accident' but there are factors which can contribute and include radiation, chemicals/toxins, age, viruses/infections and genetic predisposition. Socioeconomic factors and race even play a role
Weakened immune system. We were just talking about this cancer issue at my haircutter and we agreed strengthen immune system for starters, DON'T SMOKE, eat as clean as possible and FOR ME, I've been taking supplements for over 25 yrs to keep my immune system strong.
You cannot paint cancer with broad strokes. There's no one kind of cancer. There's no one catch all cure. Cancer is far more complex than the simple premise the op asserts.
The cancer I had has a really high cure rate. 95% survival rate at ten years.
You cannot paint cancer with broad strokes. There's no one kind of cancer. There's no one catch all cure. Cancer is far more complex than the simple premise the op asserts.
The cancer I had has a really high cure rate. 95% survival rate at ten years.
The childhood cancer my son has also has a survival rate exceeding 90% at five years, and those who reach five years are usually home free. My son is now at 27.5 years from his diagnosis.
If you get a chance, read the book The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee, an oncologist. It's fascinating, and makes one realize how complex cancer is, and how difficult it will be to eradicate, although we have certainly come a long way.
The childhood cancer my son has also has a survival rate exceeding 90% at five years, and those who reach five years are usually home free. My son is now at 27.5 years from his diagnosis.
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