Oregon Coast, 2007
Now here’s an optimistic take on cancer. At least for most of you; for me it’s
irrelevant:
Warning: The origin of this article is Motley Fool, a stock market pub. Its purpose is to alert you to potential
profits in Pharma stocks. So, if you don’t
have money smoldering in your pocket, only read the first page.
The gist of the article is as
follows: Two optimistic Brit
onco-scientists predict that cancer will be eliminated in people under 80 – by the
year 2050. As I already am over 80, and
would be 117 years old in 2050, they are not talking to me. But, hey, my kids, grandkids and great grandkids
will be here then, so I hope they (the onco-docs) are right. Here are the reasons for their optimism:
1)
Reduction in
smoking rates.
2)
Personalized
medicine, based on genetics.
3)
Earlier diagnosis.
4)
Better drugs.
5)
Healthier
lifestyles: less obesity, more exercise, less booze, lots of red wine. (No – I made that last bit up.)
As to #4 – they will tell you what to
buy to get in on the bonanza.
In passing, Dr. Vince DeVita – author
of The Death of Cancer (http://ljb-quiltcutie.blogspot.com/2016/03/warts-and-all.html)
probably would agree with this assessment – although not necessarily with the
stock tips.
Bunny has found a useful link that I bring to your attention. It is worth a thoughtful visit.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.curetoday.com
All those points in the article are a good way to summarize what's been happening in cancer research and care. Wonderful picture of Linda! So pretty in periwinkle blue ;)
ReplyDeleteA new take on cancer and exercise, with all the stats
ReplyDeletehttps://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/physical-activity-associated-lower-risk-many-cancers
More on the link between lack of exercise and ovarian cancer. Cause and effect rather murky.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/ovarian-cancer/exercise-may-protect-against-epithelial-ovarian-cancer/article/504709/