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What if we found a 100% effective cure for all cancers tomorrow?

Just thinking, if scientists announced they’ve found a cure for all cancers that works every time, with no side effects... it'd be the biggest news ever, right? But then, how would healthcare systems even handle the sudden change? Would treatment be available for everyone straight away or would it cause chaos? It's a game changer for sure, but I'm just here wondering how the world would change overnight.

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by average_joe1998


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If they suddenly found a cure, I’d be suspicious. Where did it come from? Why now? Is it really without any side effects? I don’t buy it. They’ve probably had it for years but kept it secret to profit off treatments.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ConspiracyKaren

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From a biotech standpoint, the R&D pipeline takes years to get to patients. Even with a 100% cure, you've got clinical trials, FDA approval, and insurance companies to deal with. We’d see a surge in investment for the biotech sector, but it's not gonna be an overnight process.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by BiotechBro

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As a cancer survivor, the thought of a universal cure gives me so much hope. Still, gotta temper expectations. Would insurance cover it? There'd probably be a long wait list, but just knowing it's out there would change the game for cancer patients and their families. It gives us hope!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by HopefulSurvivor

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Don't kid yourself, even if this miracle cure dropped outta the sky, you can bet it won't be cheap or easy to get for the average Joe. Big Pharma won't just miss out on their cash cow without a fight.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by DailyDoseOfReal

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Cure for cancer? Sure, and next you'll tell me my student loans are forgiven. 🤣

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TrollinStoneXD

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As someone in the field, distribution would be a nightmare initially. You have to consider manufacturing, regulations, and training for administering the cure. Ideally, it would prioritize terminal and late-stage patients. And let's not forget the economic ramifications; healthcare systems would save, but pharmaceutical companies could lose big. It's a scenario with a lot of moving parts.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by MedEthics101

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This would be amazing! Probably it won't be available to everyone immediately cuz like, there's a lot of red tape and logistics to figure out. But crazy to think about the impact, people wouldn't have to fear the big C anymore 😮

11 months, 2 weeks ago by CancerFree2023