I’ve been hearing & reading about this alleged connection between genetics and cancer. I know that genes do have a lot to do with life, but I’m dubious of the claim that cancer actually causes cancer in the majority of incidents. It appears to be another attempt to obfuscate the cancer causation issue. The ‘experts’ have been working to prove this genetic cause of cancer because it would keep the disease in the ‘complex’ category. Complex to understand, and complex to treat. And, of course, the only people who are advanced, qualified and licensed to understand, treat and charge exorbitant rates for more exotic cancer treatment methods would be these same people. It’s just the same old situation all over again.
I’m sure that genetics plays some sort of role in cancer causation. But I am seriously doubtful that it is the major causative factor in the majority of cancer patients. I am hearing the pronouncements from the experts that, “All cancers are caused by damage or mutations to the DNA of formerly healthy cells acquired during a person’s lifetime.” Now, a truism I have learned is that whenever someone makes a pronouncement with “All”, or “None”, that tends to be an opinion. continue reading…