$108 Billion since late 1940's in Research Grants But Are We Really Making Any Headway ?

A questioning piece in the New York Times today, throws light on the issues that research scientists face now, when lateral ideas just don't have a box to tick for much needed research funds. Seems many now play it 'safe' just to keep in the business, rather than adding anything new to the mix and finding genuine breathroughs. It raises some serious questions about the real value of cancer research currently being done in the US, and probably elsewhere in the world.

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Personally I stopped actively contributing to fundraisers for research, quite some years ago, as I felt the whole movement had lost direction. Whilst I still see great value in the wonderful tireless work people do for raising funds to DIRECTLY support people dealing with cancer, and contribute selectively, I feel the 'Think Pink' movement has somewhat hijacked cancer research, and it seems there are others who feel the same.

Think Before You Pink is worth a visit to see what some people are now doing, and I just love the questions listed ! I'm seriously thinking of getting an Australian version of this site underway as I really believe there needs to be far greater education and resources focused on the preventative aspects of potential contributing factors to breast cancer, such as :

• reducing environmental toxins in our food & water supply & understanding the implications of the myriad of chemical / heavy metal load we are exposed to daily
• stopping synthetic HRT use
• impact of long term use of the Pill
• understanding the toll of extreme dieting & obesity on the body
  
• tobacco & alcohol use
  
• stress
• lack of exercise
• shift work / poor sleep quality

If your interested in knowing more about some of the above mentioned things, click here for further information.

In Good Health
Patricia