Are Cancer Rates Actually Rising, or Are We Just Detecting Them Earlier?
By
Dr. Andrea Love
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Summary
The article discusses the perception of rising cancer rates and questions whether they are actually increasing or if improved detection methods (like mammography) are responsible. It uses the example of breast cancer rates rising 300% between 1976 and 1992, attributing this to earlier diagnosis via mammography rather than a true increase in incidence. The author also shares a personal update about their cat Maxwell being in remission from GI lymphoma for six weeks.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBreast cancer rates rose by 300% between 1976 and 1992, but not because more people were getting cancer—it was because mammography could now diagnose cancer earlier.
Maxwell has been in remission from GI lymphoma for SIX WEEKS. He's doing great—keeping on weight, improved energy, and he's resumed his antics—a sure sign his anemia is
It's been a while since I've published something here. The TL;DR? I've been very busy.
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