Re: You are shocked? I am appalled, sir!

Tony

I think you pretty much nailed it.  Several years ago I was watching CNBC they were interviewing the head of cancer research for one of the major drug companies.  She said "Our goal is to convert cancer to a chronic disease much like diabetes." (sic) 

I was shocked that there was no mention of this being an intermediate goal.  No mention was made of a cure being an ultimate goal.

I was able to confirm this view with a little digging.

Sunday, July 27, 2003

Will cancer ever be cured? Recent results leave many in doubt

Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, head of the National Cancer Institute, argues that a cure is not even necessary — converting cancer into a chronic disease, like diabetes or AIDS is enough. When the head of the National Cancer Institute comes out and openly declares that a cure for cancer is not necessary and that the goal is to turn cancer into ‘a chronic disease’ only one interest group will benefit – the pharma-cartel.

Full article here  http://www.drrathresearch.org/health_news/bwd_recent_results_leave_doubt.html

Labrat