@northoftheborder

I'm inclined to believe that factors such as finances, a person's character, and their support network influence success in the fight against cancer.

Finances make various treatment methods available; if one doesn't work, another is used. Many poor people are doomed by definition because they don't have access to advanced treatments.

A person's character influences how they respond to help. A complex character makes it difficult to make informed decisions.

Finally, those around a person determine their motivation and determination. In some cases, if a person is poor but has friends and relatives with financial means, this also offers an additional chance.

Of course, these three factors, in various combinations, must be in harmony. For example, Steve Jobs had a lot of money and was surrounded by people who motivated him, but he didn't listen to doctors or his family.

In other words, these three factors must work together.

If we take celebrities as examples, there are many who had overly large egos and often didn't listen to anyone, so I don't think it's rational to use them as examples.

My uncle died of lung cancer. He lived for many years as an outcast, with no money, no connections to his family, and a nasty temper.

In my opinion, the fight against cancer begins with the three factors I listed above, followed by other, secondary factors, such as the doctors' competence, the body's response, and others.

And most importantly, primary factors (finances, character, support from those around you) are inextricably linked with secondary factors. If there's disharmony, everything will collapse. Of course, this isn't an absolute statement, but rather something that increases the likelihood of survival.

I've read many books about how famous athletes, writers, and others recovered from cancer, but they were saved more by the opportunities available to them. Think of that champion cyclist, I don't remember his name. I highly doubt he would have beaten cancer without the help of America's best doctors. Ordinary people don't have such opportunities!

I think my point is clear, right?

Thank you!