Is Cancer Becoming An Epidemic??

 I am a 2 time cancer survivor. First of Hodgkin's in 1984 then of Breast Cancer 2009. It seems that the more people I talk too, either they or someone they know is dealing with some form of cancer. It wasn't until I did the BRAC Analysis (Genetic testing for Breast Cancer) that I realized that cancer runs in my family. My mother was naming aunts and uncles that made their transitions before I was born. It seems I hear about someone recently diagnosed every week! Why is that?!

Research states that most of the population has some cancer cells within their body, but they don't always develop into a cancer. Apparently, it's within a damaged DNA chain that tells the abnormal cells to form into a tumor. But what triggers the damaged DNA and makes it go crazy in some people and not in others? Why do the abnormal cells develop as different cancers?

What is happening to the population? Is Cancer an Epidemic? Is the planet finally fighting back after being abused for centuries? Some people believe that our food supply has played a significant role. I can believe that! Not only is cancer on the rise, so are other food related illnesses.

The good news is that modern medical advances have increased the survival rate of cancer fighters.  There are more cancer survivors than ever before.  So much so, that now, the Commission on Cancer is putting in place a Survivor Care Plan that will have standard requirements for all hospitals to meet.

The radiation therapy and the chemotherapy has taken a toll on my body, but I am determined to continue to fight to stay healthy and strong. The experience has made me more conscious on what I eat. I'm incorporating more of a plant based diet, organic as often as possible. Staying connected to my Creator, keeping a positive mental attitude, staying active and surrounding myself with positive and caring people is also key. This has helped me during the fight and now in survivorship..

I often wonder... if one day we will be able to not only cure cancer but prevent it. What are your thoughts?