More on cancer "care"

This post was originally written as a response on the previous post, but I felt it was appropriate to post as its own blog entry. I rarely hear from people about my blog posts, I guess most readers either don't want to admit they're reading (I know you're out there), or just don't care enough to post a response. But my post about cancer "charities" generated at least some small response, so I will further clarify my position and opinions in the following:

Hey Spungey... I don't have a problem with someone disagreeing with my posts, in fact, I figure most people disagree with most of what I have to say.

I'm just curious if your sister disagrees based on her idealized vision of the way she'd like things to be, or because she has solid evidence that the cancer industry is making progress, and our solicited donations are helping?

Admittedly, my opinion is only based on the films I've watched and some small amount of my own research. I watched the cancer industry kill my mother-in-law, using chemotherapy drugs derived from chemicals used in WWI. Now there's progress for you!

The cancer industry, and indeed the entire "health care" industry seem based on only two principles: treat only symptoms (not root problems) and make a lot of money doing it.

I'm tired of feeling guilty for choosing not to contribute to these "charities." It's time we see them for what they are and teach people that WE are in control of our health, WE can choose to not support "fast" and "convenience" foods and pharmaceuticals that contribute to our own demise.

The cancer industry doesn't need our donations, it needs a complete deconstruction and overhaul, and needs to concentrate on EDUCATING people about healthy living. But then, they just might go out of business, and what industry wants to put itself out of business?

By the way, I have a good movie called "Food As Medicine" that I will be happy to send to anyone who asks, as long as you promise to watch it. You'll be glad you did.