I think this fairly common idea - that oncology is 'failing' is due to a basic problem with science communication It's part of a broader trend of people saying that we are all getting less healthy Nothing could be further from the truthhttps://twitter.com/HarrlyQuinn/status/1065743549973581826 …
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We could also reduce the cancer death rate by cutting down smoking, alcohol and the like, but even then we are likely to see a higher proportion of cancer deaths in the future because age just makes it more likely to happen
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In general, life expectancy is continuing its steady march upwards, indicating that despite the scary headlines we are all stubbornly getting healthier every year Something to celebrate


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