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Sanjay Gupta reporting for 60 Minutes I just watched an episode of 60 Minutes that I recorded about a month ago. The topic was cancer. Over 1500 people die every day in this country from cancer. All anyone in a bad situation can want is hope. It sounds like things might be improving. They said more has been learned (about cancer) in the last 5 years than ever before. I thought it was refreshing to get any good news at all on such a negative topic. The above link covers the story in just under 14 minutes. I would hope that many take a moment to get some new information.
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Dutch Wrote: Yes, I've had victims all around me; I wished indeed that this government would spent the money of the F35 on that instead, because cancer is the biggest enemy here in the western world, not terrorists. I couldn't agree more, but would venture to say that heart disease is the biggest threat. That kills more Americans a year than cancer does. Cancer comes in at number two. Chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer's, diabetes, influenza, Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis, and suicide cap off the top ten. You know what doesn't kill many Americans? Terrorism.
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jaredsxtn Wrote:Dutch Wrote: Yes, I've had victims all around me; I wished indeed that this government would spent the money of the F35 on that instead, because cancer is the biggest enemy here in the western world, not terrorists. I couldn't agree more, but would venture to say that heart disease is the biggest threat. That kills more Americans a year than cancer does. Cancer comes in at number two.
Chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer's, diabetes, influenza, Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis, and suicide cap off the top ten.
You know what doesn't kill many Americans? Terrorism. Jared; however cancer is the most painfull and drags on; I had a heart condition but I guess cancer is more suffering than that.
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Hi, Newbie here I am hoping having everyone insured will get more people to the doctor earlier - My sister used to laugh at me that I went to the doctor too often, usually once a year for a check up and blood work and then if I break something or have a sinus infect or special stuff like that. That stopped a few years ago - about 5 years ago my cousin came down with uterine cancer - she put off seeing the doctor because she was "busy". When they found it , it was stage 3, she was dead a few weeks later. The next year, I started bleeding, i went to the doctor right away, the bleeding was actually caused by a viral infection no one can tell me how I got, but I also had stage 1 cancer - a quick operation and it was done for, the doctor said it was so early I did not need radiation or chemo - after 2 visits, the doctor said that I was healing so fast, I only had to see the doctor every 6 months instead of 3 months - so my uterine cancer was no biggie. I really do feel if most people see the doctor earlier, that fewer will die or need more serious intervention - kind of like if you see the dentist you will have yoru teeth longer. ,. - ditto with heart problems. take care of it early and it will not be as big a problem.
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hollysmom Wrote: Hi, Newbie here
I am hoping having everyone insured will get more people to the doctor earlier - (SNIP) When they found it , it was stage 3, she was dead a few weeks later. (SNIP) I also had stage 1 cancer - a quick operation and it was done for, I really do feel if most people see the doctor earlier, that fewer will die or need more serious intervention - kind of like if you see the dentist you will have yoru teeth longer. ,. - ditto with heart problems. take care of it early and it will not be as big a problem. HI newbie hollysmom, Welcome from another newbie (who also is a survivor of almost 20 years of stage 3C uterine cancer). Awareness is great, but survivors sharing experience is even better. In any situation. We all are here to learn from one another....... I joined the forum to learn more about our world, issues we face, and broaden my involvement. I do not say too much, but I do read everything  Click my avatar and you can learn more about me in my profile, Perhaps we can be "friends" ....meanwhile read, contribute when you can, ask questions..... I am concerned about the issues we face in conserving the world for our children, grandchildren, and on and on. Lots of varied content here to provide food or thought and to chew on. Again, welcome.....
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I watched the interview with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on MSNBC this evening. She talked about her health and that she's doing fine at age 81 (she'll be 82 in March). I can't remember all the cancer issues in her life so I copied them here out of Wikipedia. "Ginsburg was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1999 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During the process, she did not miss a day on the bench. On February 5, 2009, she again underwent surgery related to pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg's tumor was discovered at an early stage. She was released from a New York City hospital, eight days after the surgery and heard oral arguments again four days later.
On September 24, 2009, Ginsburg was hospitalized in Washington DC for lightheadedness following an outpatient treatment for iron deficiency and was released the following day.
On November 26, 2014, she had a stent placed in her right coronary artery after experiencing discomfort while exercising in the Supreme Court gym with her personal trainer."As a Supreme Court justice, she obviously has access to good health care, but the fact that she has been cancer free for so long is testament to the the effectiveness of modern medicine and treatments.
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