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What scientific study are you waiting for that'll just shit on everything we've once thought to have believed in? (kbin.melroy.org)

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Like, we'll probably find out that eating boogers actually makes you immune to select illnesses or something crazy like that.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Honestly most cancer therapy is like that. Chemo and radio are basically working on the fact that your body is more resilient than cancer cells so they will likely die before you do. They are not pleasant things to go through. Surgery is your best option if it's available and that involves chopping out chunks of yourself.