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SheilaT

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10. Cancer is not a modern disease.

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Sat May 24, 2014, 04:58 PM

May 2014

Even dinosaurs got cancer.

And research done in old graveyards indicates that cancer occurred in the past at pretty much the same rates it does now. Keep in mind, that most cancers do not leave marks on bones, which is all we have to look at, and even with that limited evidence, we can tell that cancer is more or less a constant.

The only connection to modernity is that generally speaking we live longer, and since most cancers occur somewhat later in life, living longer simply gives more time to develop a cancer.

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Don’t Believe the Hype – 10 Persistent Cancer Myths Debunked [View all] HuckleB May 2014 OP

Many corporate-produced, man-made synthetic chemicals do cause cancer AceAcme May 2014 #1

Which number was that? kcr May 2014 #2

#1 - I added synthetic chemicals to pinpoint a major part of the "man-made" cancer problem AceAcme May 2014 #4

Then there is the flipside kcr May 2014 #5

So you created your own strawman. Shocking! HuckleB May 2014 #6

Do you know how to comprehend what you read? Dr Hobbitstein May 2014 #17

That's a bit of an overreaction, don't you think? paleotn May 2014 #18

Ah, yes, the political report. HuckleB May 2014 #3

Many naturally occurring sources cause cancer Major Nikon May 2014 #13

What molecular configuration is referred to when you say "man made"? TampaAnimusVortex May 2014 #19

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present another sad case of Orrex May 2014 #30

Never heard of any of these "myths" Brainstormy May 2014 #7

Unfortunately, they also get bandied around here at DU, from time to time. HuckleB May 2014 #8

My wife has cancer, and believes some of those Courtesy Flush May 2014 #31

I've seen all of them here Warpy May 2014 #9

Cancer is not a modern disease. SheilaT May 2014 #10

Absolutely. Indeed. And, yes! HuckleB May 2014 #29

k&r LeftishBrit May 2014 #11

Thank you! HuckleB May 2014 #33

Please just tell me MissDeeds May 2014 #12

Alas... HuckleB May 2014 #15

It isn't a study, but his opinion Major Nikon May 2014 #21

Are you trying to make me drink more alcohol? HuckleB May 2014 #22

Cheers! Major Nikon May 2014 #23

And likewise to the role sugars in the diet can play BlueStreak May 2014 #28

Everything in moderation, my friend.... paleotn May 2014 #20

Science rec... SidDithers May 2014 #14

Sorry Roy Rolling May 2014 #16

That's a rather vague response. HuckleB May 2014 #27

lost a niece to shark cartilage. and a macrobiotic diet. mopinko May 2014 #24

Oh, man. HuckleB May 2014 #26

i think when you die, you become a data point, mopinko May 2014 #32

How heartbreaking. Best thoughts to everyone involved, and to all your family. LeftishBrit May 2014 #34

Love it - maced666 May 2014 #25

Myth 1 should read Leme May 2014 #35

just what is a superfood? Myth 2 Leme May 2014 #36

du rec. xchrom May 2014 #37

Gracias! HuckleB May 2014 #38