Not long ago the prospect of cancer was so terrifying it claimed many victims simply by scaring them to death. People were so afraid of the disease they ignored their symptoms until too late.
Progress has been slow but cancer isn’t quite so scary today. Only 30 years ago cancer, in all its forms, killed half its victims within five years. Today it’s about one third.
Over the next 20-odd years new developments in genetics, microbiology plus better detection methods will improve results even more.
Much of this progress has been funded by charities which raise their funds through humble means from banquets to bake sales.
Some, like Scott Geddes, actually reap what they sow. After raising money for cancer research for the past three years Geddes is benefitting from that research in the form of treatment for Ewing Sarcoma.
We’re sure we’re not alone in wishing Scott Geddes a long and happy life.
