MSI Press Blog

  Someone in authority said this week—though I can’t quite recall who—that “Anyone who does not die of something else will die of cancer.” It stopped me in my tracks. Is that where we are now? It might sound like a grim philosophical riddle, but the context was very real. The speaker wasn’t invoking fate; they were pointing to a terrifying truth about how prevalent cancer has become . If heart disease doesn’t get you, if you don’t have a fatal accident, if infection is avoided, if the brain stays strong and the organs keep going… then yes, cancer is waiting in the wings, statistically speaking. And it’s not an exaggeration. Cancer is already one of the leading causes of death worldwide—and the longer we live, the more chances cells have to misbehave. But does it have to be this way? Let’s walk through the logic. Yes, if you subtract all other causes of death, then—by default—cancer becomes the final villain. But that doesn’t mean we are powerless. That doesn’t mean cancer i...

We love grilling. Carl had quite a reputation for grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, salmon, and more, a tradition carried on by his children (son Shawn in the picture) and grandchildren (granddaughter Neela in the picture). Friends, family, and neighbors always loved coming by for Carl's BBQs.  Then, Carl fell and was diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer of Unknown Primary , which is an aggressive cancer, leaving little time to cope with rapid changes , let alone grilling or any kind of final fun. His oncologist thought that the primary probably was in the GI tract. Carl had skipped his colonoscopy (no one should ever do that). He was treated with a generic mix of chemicals as well as a mixture for colorectal cancer. It was too late! What we never realized during all those years of grilling was the potential connection between grilling and cancer. Had we known that, maybe Carl would have grilled less or differently. Perhaps he would have been more diligent about getting his colonoscopy. By ...