Exploring the historical link between smoking and lung cancer, with implications for understanding potential links between Covid and cancer.
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Dr. McMillan discusses the potential link between Covid and cancer from different perspectives. • 0:05
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The historical context of smoking and lung cancer is used to draw parallels and provide insights. • 0:48
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Research spanning 160 years shows lung cancer as a leading cause of death with low survival rates. • 2:20
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The tobacco industry’s handling of questions regarding smoking and cancer is highlighted. • 3:03
History repeats: Tobacco industry's denial of research findings to promote product safety.
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Tobacco industry fought back against research findings in 1940s and 50s. • 3:30
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Established industry research commission to fund biased research. • 4:02
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Used public relations campaigns to cast doubt on anti-tobacco research. • 4:15
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Current issues with censorship hindering objective science. • 4:48
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Examined cancer statistics in UK from January 2020 to December 2023. • 5:30
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Notable trend observed in cancer statistics over the period. • 5:57
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Detailed breakdown of the data showed no significant increase. • 6:06
Impact of changing cancer treatment metrics on diagnosis trends and potential future surge in cancer deaths.
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Upward trend in cancer patients receiving first treatment, particularly in 2023. • 6:34
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Change in metrics in 2023 from first treatment to first and subsequent treatments. • 7:37
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Importance of focusing on cancer diagnosis and referral rates for understanding future trends in cancer deaths. • 8:07
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Historical use of doctors by tobacco industry to promote smoking. • 9:03
Deception by tobacco industry on cigarette smoking and cancer link in 1950s.
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Tobacco industry promoted doubt on cigarette-cancer link in 1950s. • 9:32
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Advertising strategies shifted when evidence of harm emerged in mid-1950s. • 10:05
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Statement challenging cancer link due to mice study was published in 1950s. • 10:29
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Authorities claimed no agreement on cigarette smoking as cause of lung cancer. • 10:54
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Similar tactics of denial and deception seen in history repeating itself. • 11:40
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Repetition of claim that products are not harmful despite evidence. • 12:04
Exploring the potential link between Covid **** and cancer, questioning rising numbers and lack of investigation.
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Rising numbers with unidentified cause. • 12:27
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Lack of incentive to find answer. • 12:35
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Caution against information sources possibly influenced by industr. • 12:51
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Historical parallel with smoking lobby denia. • 13:08
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Need for advocates and seekers of answers in challenging scientific time. • 13:59