Cure for Cancer Quest

Cancer is the abnormal proliferation of cells in the body. Normally we have genes that stops this abnormal proliferation of cells. Some people are predisposed because of a family history of cancer, environmental factors that triggers these changes, unhealthy lifestyle (smoking), occupational hazards (exposure to chemicals, radiation). Patients diagnosed with cancer affects not only the health of the individual but also puts a strain on finances, emotional and psychological well being not just the patient but also his/her family. Over the years there have been many medications to combat cancer but not without its  downsides. Patients have to contend with side effects, from loosing hair to target organ damage like the heart. Decrease in their immune system making them prone to infection. Some even tried food supplements.

Recently I have come across an article in Popular Science of a rodent (a mole rat) that is immune to cancer. Visit the Popular Science for the full story. They even labeled it as hideous creature. These lovely animals could be hideous to others but hope to patients with cancer. Another story from Electric Fields Halt the Spread of Brain Tumor uses electric field to halt the spread of cancer. They say this could eventually be use to other form of cancer. This may give cancer patients a fighting chance since the aggressiveness of the cancer or the rate at which it spread and multiply fast is one factor we consider if the disease is treatable or not. This will give the medications a chance to really eradicate cancer cells. Nothing is more devastating to a person than being diagnosed with cancer. To know that your time has been cut short, the pain they experience because of the tumor. These news of hope could alleviate their pains even just a little. In our day and age, the next trend in medicine is manipulating proteins and genes that will cure diseases. This may be the beginning for the cure of cancer and in the near future, we may treat cancer the same ease as treating the common cold.