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Old 09-07-2020, 08:09 PM   #103
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Default Re: Will we ever beat cancer?

My ex brother in law has had a rough trot in life, never overweight, but before he was 10 years old got really sick, nearly died. Yep, the diabetes you arent born with (cant remember which type that is). So he is in his 40s, never drank, never smoked, never been overweight and in general been quite healthy. He wasnt feeling well, seen docs over and over. Turns out it was agressive bowel cancer. He has since had half his bowel removed. Its always going to have to be monitored, cancer isnt a here today gone tomorrow thing. Yes lifestyle choices can elevate risk greatly, but it can still get to some of those deemed low risk.
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