Cancer isn't war, it's evolution.

I thought genetic change was in response to outside influences that were detrimental to the species. So, if air and water pollution, chemicals in our food that pass through or accumulate in the body, the planet heating up, less ozone in the atmosphere, a more obese bias and sedentary lifestyle all affect our bodies. Then those that live the longest have the best genes. But if the ones with the bad genes are still in the gene pool and reproducing it would mean we're not advancing as a species yet. Times have to get a lot worse. And if we continue on ignoring the advise of the experts we will get there. And if you believe that there are extra-terrestrials that rely on our planet as a pit stop to reload the water supply and maybe some oceanic protein on their travels through the universe? They're probably thinking the sooner the better.

@tootall10

Genetic changes happen all the time. Some are subtle and than thousands of years need to pass until any "visible" or "functional" obvious changes happen that can be observed and sometimes they are big and sudden and than big changes happen which can be beneficial OR detrimental to an individual (or species). Most have no effect on survival per se like variances in coloration, shape of eyes, texture of hair etc etc.

All in all, changes in our environment are too big and too fast for us to "evolve" and adept to them so no hope for that. Fortunately for us and unfortunately for the planet we have ability to change our environment or make artificial one for us to survive.

Of course, there will be the point of no return and than we will be gone like dinosaurs one day in very distant future. In 1 billion years the Earth will be totally changed by Sun radiation (regardless of anything that we do) and in 6 billion years the Sun will die and become dead star. Yes ... stars die too : ((((.

And here I am just puttering around, enjoying the day, wondering if I should have a snack before dinner.
I think Hans was being....satirical (is that the right word? Let me ask: have any of you read the article referenced in the post? Or the rest of his excellent essays? Just asking....lol. I hope you all have a great day, let's get outside and have some fun, Im having a big bonfire tonight!

@stage4lovolmetpc Oh, good for you! Go enjoy the day. Hans is what I would describe as satirically serious. He's been through the wringer, but keeps his sense of humor.

I've read a fair number of his recent Substack posts (I subscribed to his feed) and some of them describe my pathway to a T. He should put out an alternative decision guide as a book someday. He's good a questioning the standard decision process we all go through.

But, forget that....go yell at the moon and have fun at the bonfire.

@surftohealth88

Ummmm....now I got to worry about dead stars. Nah.....time to go out and do something fun to distract from the magnitude of questions I have no answers too.

Hopefully, we just keep changing our enviornment or adapt to the rays of extra sun radiation.

@tootall10 Riffining non-sensical because that's all I got. I know our culture is protein obsessed (bars, drinks, snacks, you name it), but oceanic protein? I think you need to market that stuff and make a tidy profit.

As far as the evolutionary process, yeah, we've totally disrupted. Our medical interventions allow us to survive despite the environment and our life choices.

@stage4lovolmetpc
I did read his posts here and I did read one that we are discussing now : ))). He is amazing writer and great person too. However his and mine experiences and attitudes toward cancer and life (and my husband's even more so) are completely different. For that reason I could not make any connection or correlation to his narrative but it has nothing to do with his quality of writing, wittiness and depth of personal experience. I like and respect his talent, it is just that some of the articles are too dark for my taste ... Again, nothing wrong with that, just not my cup of tea. 🤷‍♀️

@fritzo The sun is too small to go supernova. It will die as a white dwarf. Before that it will expand to a red giant that engulfs the earth and incinerates it. Several billion years away so not to worry.

@surftohealth88 I'm sure during Hans journey, he's had plenty of doctors who have said, "Oh no, it's Hans again. Get ready." I agree, I don't see the world the same way, but I appreciate folks that state their truth and actually try and shake things up....even if its just your thinking. Most times, very thought provoking.

@surftohealth88 I texted Hans a few times when he would complain about the less than stellar care he though he was getting in Canada.
It happened to be excellent care, BTW, and no different from what would have been offered in the U.S.
But he insisted that without proper genetic testing, his treatment was ‘boilerplate’ and run of the mill. However, he flatly refused - multiple times - to put his hand in his pocket and PAY for these tests which he insisted were critical to his treatment. And they were not: his treatment would have been the same no matter what!!
If you see his profile and read his resume on Substack, you quickly understand that this is a very intelligent, highly
$ucce$$ful man, yet all he could do was bemoan his fate as a mere number in a socialized medical system.
He would never respond to my direct question: ‘Why don’t YOU pay for it?’ And instead answer me with his incredibly wry prose touching in everything but my simple question!
Don’t get me wrong, I really like the man and admire his intellect and wit, but jeez, stop bitching already and DO something if you’re not happy with your treatment, right?
I really hope that somehow he gets wind of this post and decides to make a cameo appearance back on the forum…I will happily allow myself to be verbally ass kicked by him just to see how the cheapskate SOB is doing🤣
Phil