Inflammation, Aging and Cancer (PDF)

Our knowledge of the fascinating biology of immunity in health or chronic diseases is fragmentary, chaotic and confusing, particularly for cancer science.  Lack of progress in curing majority of chronic diseases or cancer is primarily due to the fact that scientists work on isolated molecules/cells or topics that are funded and promoted by decision makers in medical/cancer establishment.  Despite existence of over 25 million articles on cancer-related topics, cancer biology and cure remain mysteries to be solved.  After a century of cancer research, the failure rates of therapies for solid tumors are 90% (+/-5).  Current reductionist views on cancer science are irresponsible, shut-gun approaches and create chaos.  Outcomes are loss of millions of precious lives and economic drain to society. Very little is known about initial events that disturb effective immunity whose function is to monitor and arrest growth of cancerous cells or defend against other external or internal hazardous agents that threaten body's survival.

The author demonstrates the serious need for systematic understanding of how immune disruptors and aging process would alter effective immunity.   Outcomes of proposed orderly studies are expected to provide logical foundations for cost-effective strategies to promote immunity toward a healthier society.  The policy makers and medical/cancer establishment are urged to return to the common sense that our Forefathers used to serve the public.