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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 ago by average_joe1998
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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.
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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!
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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.