More Than Intention

The work for cancer prevention requires more than intention; it requires effort. The work we do is not cutting edge. However, it is thoughtful and requires hard focused work. So much of the way we operate in this world is about responding to suffering, and we can either do something after the fact, or work to prevent it. Personally, when I see people suffering it haunts me. Those images will live in my head and my heart. Prevention is our response to cancer; it's not everyone's, but it is for our organization, Less Cancer. For me, it's all about preventing the unspeakable suffering that cancer brings. And it's a win-win economically. We see profitability with prevention when the public is informed about a particular disease risk. When we can prevent disease, in turn, we often prevent cataclysmic economic burdens that include unemployment, financial instability, debt, homelessness, and hunger. As the founder of Less Cancer, I understand we cannot help everyone, but we can help many. We know with information, education and informed policy people can have the foundations for change that can save lives and reduce incidences of cancer, not to mention all the outcomes that come with cancer. We can especially help children, who can learn to write themselves a lifetime prescription for good health. For some, that is just not enough. They may suffer from addiction and may continue to smoke, drink to excess or have poor diets. It's not just their problem. We all need to b...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news