by liberal japonicus
This article, with the headline Spanish Scientist finds cure for pancreatic cancer, concludes with the following:
Such reactions reflect a broader tension in cancer research communication, namely the gap between legitimate scientific caution and public desperation for definitive cures, particularly for diseases with historically grim outcomes.
Jeez, I wonder why?
i wish my wife was a mouse.
I very much hope that does not mean what it appears to mean.
it does
Damn. I am extremely sorry to hear that. Huge wishes for everything possible of a positive nature. I don’t pray, because (as has become clear over the years) I don’t believe in God, but if strong feelings of hope and solidarity have any effect at all, you have them from me.
My thoughts are with you, cleek. Such a hard thing to go through with a loved one. Been through a few rounds of this myself (brother, cousins, my college love, …). It always feels like having stumbled into emotional quicksand.
Oooof! I’m so sorry, cleek. That’s a tough one. I’m better with hugs than words, but we can’t really do that here.
Damn. You have my deepest sympathy, cleek. I wish your wife the best, knowing that even the best is still a torment in these situations. Courage to you both.
–TP
I’m really sorry to hear this and hope my flippancy with the article didn’t cause any pain.
Thanks all.
LJ, absolutely no worries. Sorry about the threadjack.