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Friday, March 18, 2005

Cancer cells never die

The Advertiser: Cancer could save lives: scientists :

"Scientists believe they may be able to significantly increase people's lifespans by learning why cancer cells are immortal."

Apart from the fact cancer is one of the most insidious, hideous diseases I have had the misfortune to be associated with in various ways, I can't believe there is an up side. My brain strained scientific mind doesn't understand how they can stay alive forever if they kill the host body. That doesn't make them everlasting. They are obviously everlating in laboratory conditions and that is weird. It's also clear they play a role in longevity. How can something so brutally destructive help keep people alive?? Put your hand up if you are going to be the guimea pig to try this out?! It is astounding, all the same, what scientist can come up with when they have the time and money to pursue their thinking and exploring.

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