Summary:
Many cancers considered genetic may actually have a stronger association with where a person lives and what carcinogens they have been exposed to in different stages of their life. Cancers such as bladder cancer which have had much research done on them and are well understood are still not having the root issue dealt with in the majority of cases. Even more alarming, the carcinogens that are understood individually and known to commonly interact with people have had little to no research of their synergistic effects completed. the current focus of looking to heredity for the chance of getting cancer is ineffective and is focusing on the only area we can not currently change.
Critical Thinking:
2. What is wrong with the present system of regulating the use, release, and disposal of known and suspected carcinogens
The present system has many issue, one being an unequal burden of the risk and chance of being effected by a carcinogen. As well the governments ability to turn a blind eye and often chose the action that is the least expensive, even if it is suspected to be harmful.
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