I’ve become very pessimistic about curing cancer. About a decade ago when the promise of stem cells was the rage I was very optimistic but now ten years later most of the stem cell research and companies funding it have folded and with it the promise of a cure. The truth is we really do not understand cancer and as these researchers found out that the more we learn the more we discover that the less we know. When I look at the state of cancer today and most frontline treatment is still radiation which was the main treatment 60 years ago is a very sobering reality at how little progress we have made. Yes the earlier detection and screening is better but once you have cancer it is really generally a death sentence. Even the hope of immunotherapy is limited to one type of cancer and recent trials with pancreatic cancer showed no improvements. The problem is that we really do not understand cancer and the various forms and stimuli which makes it so difficult to beat. When I hear idiotic politicians of both sides with the latest being Joe Biden saying we will cure cancer in 4 years if he’s elected is as Sid said stupid. It’s not a political issue. It’s something that will still be here In all of our lifetimes. There is no cure round the corner.
The interviewer was all too much of a novice in his questions to match up to a really deep discussion that could have been otherwise possible. He is crass, prone to unfunny jokes and flat-faced questions. But kudos to Dr. Mukherjee for still putting across his message as concisely as possible. I just feel that he had a lot more to say, if prodded and directed in the right way.
Today or tomorrow modern science will find a way out of this riddle and the more money we give to research the more sooner that day will come. We all should donate to cancer research.
I’ve become very pessimistic about curing cancer. About a decade ago when the promise of stem cells was the rage I was very optimistic but now ten years later most of the stem cell research and companies funding it have folded and with it the promise of a cure. The truth is we really do not understand cancer and as these researchers found out that the more we learn the more we discover that the less we know. When I look at the state of cancer today and most frontline treatment is still radiation which was the main treatment 60 years ago is a very sobering reality at how little progress we have made. Yes the earlier detection and screening is better but once you have cancer it is really generally a death sentence. Even the hope of immunotherapy is limited to one type of cancer and recent trials with pancreatic cancer showed no improvements. The problem is that we really do not understand cancer and the various forms and stimuli which makes it so difficult to beat. When I hear idiotic politicians of both sides with the latest being Joe Biden saying we will cure cancer in 4 years if he’s elected is as Sid said stupid. It’s not a political issue. It’s something that will still be here In all of our lifetimes. There is no cure round the corner.
Mukherjee is brilliant
I agree, Honest John.
He is!
The interviewer was all too much of a novice in his questions to match up to a really deep discussion that could have been otherwise possible. He is crass, prone to unfunny jokes and flat-faced questions. But kudos to Dr. Mukherjee for still putting across his message as concisely as possible. I just feel that he had a lot more to say, if prodded and directed in the right way.
Agreed!!!
He is the Dean of a school of journalism.
Today or tomorrow modern science will find a way out of this riddle and the more money we give to research the more sooner that day will come. We all should donate to cancer research.
the interviewer was over his head
Worst question ever at 9:20, Mr.Mukherjee deserves better.
Whilst its sad and horrible cancer Chronic pain is the Most Manipulative Malady
I am just looking at the tie knot of the guy...