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by bonsai_spool 141 days ago
I disagree that any new possibility for treatments should be lauded. The theoretical side of things is fine, but many new treatments are far more expensive than existing options without offering improved outcomes.

This is orthogonal to your point about CERN being useful.
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pjmlp 141 days ago
Some people also believe praying beats vaccination programs.

Unfortunately I have got to know people that are only still around me thanks to this technology that you find needless.

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bonsai_spool 141 days ago
> Some people also believe praying beats vaccination programs.

> Unfortunately I have got to know people that are only still around me thanks to this technology that you find needless.

There is no way to know whether these people would have been served better by receiving radiation therapy. Your statement is tantamount to believing in prayer.

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pjmlp 141 days ago
I know they are better than not having received anything at all.
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