Cancer and Planet Earth
By Cathy Verret
Remember when it was safe to make ice cream from
snow, drink from creeks in the wilderness, eat
worms (you DID, didn t you?!), and breathe the air?
I suspect folks under 30 are wondering what fantasy
world I m talking about. That is profoundly sad to
me because it means (1) that we have spoiled what
was once a pristine planet, and (2) that some people
have never experienced a world without poisoned
land, water, and air.
Cancer and Planet Earth
“Cancer is now the leading cause of death for
individuals under age 85″. Almost half of men, and
more than one in three women will be diagnosed
with cancer in his or her lifetime. Some of the
cancers that have increased rapidly in the last 20-30
years include melanoma, lymphomas, testicular,
brain, and bone marrow cancers.1 These are terrible
odds! Fortunately many cancers are survivable if
diagnosed and treated early enough.
It is well-established that cancer “evolves from a
complicated combination of multiple exposures.” 2
Which is why the origin of a cancer is not always
easy to identify, and one reason that minimizing
exposure to toxins is imperative.
Another reason to minimize your toxic exposures
where you can, is that many come to us insidiously,
like thieves in the night, stealing our health and
well-being stealthily and silently.
Involuntary vs. Voluntary Exposures: Involuntary
exposures to carcinogens and other toxins are determined by where we live, play,
work, and visit, and are essentially imposed upon
us. For example: radon, arsenic, and other naturally
occurring toxins in the soil and water toxins in the
materials of buildings where we live, work, study, or
play pollution from industry located in our air- and
water-sheds-these are all imposed upon us and so
out of our control.
By contrast, voluntary exposures could include
dietary choices, smoking, hobbies, and household
chemicals. [”Voluntary” is not as clear-cut as it first
appears: for example, in the instance of children,
poverty, and disability.] If we aren t limiting at least
the voluntary exposures, good health starts looking
more like a crapshoot every day!
A philosophical and ethical question emerges here:
Are occupational exposures voluntary or involuntary?
–And What is our responsibility? I have a very
strong opinion about the responsibility of the
individual, but I would love to know what you think about this issue.
After you ve pondered it, or even while you ponder
it, please write and tell me your opinions and
thoughts. cverret@prodaware.com Thanks!
1 Environmental & Occupational Causes of Cancer.
Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
2 ibid
Cathy Verrt, Product Awareness
Consulting, LLC
541-345-7084 (Eugene, Oregon)
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