$817,000

[FarmerChick]

for one year of fighting breast cancer.

I ran into my friend who buys soaps. Last Aug. she stopped cause she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had chemo, surgeries, reconstructive surgeries etc. and she said the total for 1 year was $817,000.

I almost fell over. We kept in touch thru emails and she recovered well and is cancer free....ran into her at the store and she looks great.

but that cost.....


just blew my mind.



(just rambling)

 

[OrganicKale]

Oh my. It makes me so grateful for my health.

 

[Wannabefree]

It makes me angry that prices are so high that folks have to choose between life itself, and quality of life IF they get better. Some folks lose everything, just to get well. That's sickening.

 

[Leta]

I just... man, with this topic... just last week I lost a friend to ovarian cancer. The second death among the three women I know who've been diagnosed. She fought for eight years.

I just... gah, I can't even.

 

[Wifezilla]

How many people know the role diet plays in cancer growth and development? How many would actually change what they eat if they knew the truth?

 

[Beanie]

Staggering...

 

[Wannabefree]

How many people know the role diet plays in cancer growth and development? How many would actually change what they eat if they knew the truth?

I know high carb encourages cancers to grow. And no...I am not low carb

 

[ctg492]

I am glad your friend is ok. That is what is important. Mom is a survivor for 17 years now

 

[OrganicKale]

This thread is about the cost of fighting cancer- not about the latest dietary fads.

 

[Wifezilla]

I am not talking about fads. I am talking about science. I can provide links if you would like.

My point being that many (but not all) cases of cancer could be totally avoided.