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What caused my cancer?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 10, 2023 | Replies (30)

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@mir123

Basically I regard my cancer simply as a bi-product of having been born in a human body. Every person on earth will fall ill and die. Mutation causes cancer but it also makes biological life possible. I think ordinary good health habits are important so that we feel ok and show positive care of our bodies and self respect. I just use common sense and keep away from extremes in health habits. There are absolutely no co-factors in my very rare NET except for possibly age, over which I have no control! That said, I do believe in industrial safety and controls, and things like not exposing civilians to nuclear testing.
One thing we CAN all control--not blaming ourselves or others. No one is perfect, and we all make mistakes. Friendliness and compassion are a good way to go--towards ourselves and others.

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You are correct about blame. Early on it became clear that my wonderful team of doctors did not want me to wonder what I did to myself to make the cancer manifest itself.

Kindness and compassion is key, as you say, and I feel this in abundance on this site. Thank you!

Cindy