Why is cancer so prevalent? We have poured billions of dollars into cancer research, and yet cancer rates continue to explode. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is projected to continue rising, with an estimated 13.1 million deaths in 2030 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A vast amount of resources from all over the globe have poured into cancer research, yet the problem continues to develop. About 70 percent of all cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. What are we doing wrong? We must have complete faith in the health system but not forget about our personal responsibility to take care of ourselves to the best of our ability. The health system relies on the treatment of cancer versus the prevention of it. Governments, Ministries of Health and NGOs are not responsible for poor dietary choices, lack of physical activity, tobacco use or any other personal choices that are...
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