Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
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Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#2Jeez, make up your mind, science!
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#3Jeez, make up your mind, science!
It's not as simple as that. Most "indecisiveness" that appears to come from science is from different studies being taken out of context, or poor media reporting. Most wild claims you see aren't from the researchers themselves.
See Steven Novella's recent blog post on this subject.
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/scott-adams-on-...
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#4Jeez, make up your mind, science!
It's not as simple as that. Most "indecisiveness" that appears to come from science is from different studies being taken out of context, or poor media reporting. Most wild claims you see aren't from the researchers themselves. See Steven Novella's recent blog post on this subject. http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/scott-adams-on-...
Yeah, I know, I'm just echoing the perennial exasperation at science advancing bit by uncertain bit.
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#5> For many cancers, the authors argue for a greater focus on the early detection of the disease rather than on prevention of its occurrence. If misinterpreted, this position could have serious negative consequences from both cancer research and public health perspectives.
> In principle ... nearly half of all cancer cases worldwide can be prevented
I am not sure what to take from this article. Lung cancer prevention is already in progress. At the same time prostate cancer has even higher mortality (for non smokers) and preventive checks are not even covered by most insurance companies.
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#6Cancer is like Nuclear FUSION;
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#7> For many cancers, the authors argue for a greater focus on the early detection of the disease rather than on prevention of its occurrence. If misinterpreted, this position could have serious negative consequences from both cancer research and public health perspectives. > In principle ... nearly half of all cancer cases worldwide can be prevented I am not sure what to take from this article. Lung cancer prevention…
Is it a myth that prostate cancer is something you die with, rather than die of?
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#8> For many cancers, the authors argue for a greater focus on the early detection of the disease rather than on prevention of its occurrence. If misinterpreted, this position could have serious negative consequences from both cancer research and public health perspectives. > In principle ... nearly half of all cancer cases worldwide can be prevented I am not sure what to take from this article. Lung cancer prevention…
Is it a myth that prostate cancer is something you die with, rather than die of?
I believe that it's something elderly men commonly die with rather than of (especially allied with medication to suppress the tumour) but it's not a universal truth either.
Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#9> For many cancers, the authors argue for a greater focus on the early detection of the disease rather than on prevention of its occurrence. If misinterpreted, this position could have serious negative consequences from both cancer research and public health perspectives. > In principle ... nearly half of all cancer cases worldwide can be prevented I am not sure what to take from this article. Lung cancer prevention…
Is it a myth that prostate cancer is something you die with, rather than die of?
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Re: Most types of cancer not due to “bad luck” [pdf]
#10> For many cancers, the authors argue for a greater focus on the early detection of the disease rather than on prevention of its occurrence. If misinterpreted, this position could have serious negative consequences from both cancer research and public health perspectives. > In principle ... nearly half of all cancer cases worldwide can be prevented I am not sure what to take from this article. Lung cancer prevention…
Is it a myth that prostate cancer is something you die with, rather than die of?
I dont know. But in Europe preventive checks are highly recommended (and covered).