Originally Posted by
jungle
Genetics. If you live long enough and escape all the other killers, you will develop some form of cancer. That is a fact.
Radiation in mild doses may prevent some cancers, radiation is used as a treatment, because many cancer cells cannot tolerate it as well as normal cells.
Cell phones-you are exposed daily to far more electromagnetic energy than a cell phone could ever produce.
You are going to die, some will die sooner than others, but living to the ripe old age of ninety is not always a happy outcome. Enjoy.
I had heard that 'if you live long enough' thing before, but it was about prostate cancer. So...I guess I am just unfortunate enough to know 5 airline pilots who have all died of brain cancer in their 50's? And it's just a coincidence that they all fly for the same airline? And the incidence of brain cancer in pilots is no different than the general population?
My gut says no. Are there any published numbers that say yes?