Friday, January 13, 2012

One final reader's comment of the week

A few weeks ago, I cited a study indicating 90% of prostate cancer can be attributed to dietary factors. David Daugherty, a friend, mentor, and faithful follower of this blog, found the link below to a study with another opinion.

Researchers say they've identified a rare inherited gene mutation that significantly increases the risk of prostate ...

http://android.localwireless.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=96&nid=441120756&cid=11293&scid=-1

While neither this study nor the dietary study stand as mutually exclusive, it remains a question without a simple answer.

Although causation is not the primary focus of this blog, once one has been diagnosed the question of “Where the hell did it come from?” closely follows “Why me?”. Competing theories abound; I'm certain one could find a study, financed by the International House of Pancakes, pointing to flapjack deficency as a contributing factor.

One day, complete understanding of the genesis and mechanism of the disease will lead to prevention. Until then, early detection and treatment, whatever modality chosen, will remain our mantra. Bend over.

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