Monday, August 1, 2011

Does Obamacare state that lung cancer is preventable


Does Obamacare state that lung cancer is preventable?
My wife never smoked and lived and worked in fresh air. Preventable?
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To answer this question one awaits details of "Obamacare" after it is approved.
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1. You think there's something called "Obamacare." There isn't. 2. Lifestyle choices can decrease the odds of getting certain kinds of cancer. But no, there's never a guarantee.
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That probably would require a second opinion which would not be an option under the budget-busting Obama plan.
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I put no credibility in Obamacare.
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No, neither is Repube neocon stupidity evidently!
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The one thing you must understand is that the anointed one will say anything, promise anything at all just as long as he gets his way in the matter. Kind of reminds one of a spoiled brat, only in this case the consequences are much more dire.
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while nothing is 100 percent preventable... things can often be done to reduce the chances... that's probably what he's talking about... and who wouldn't want to do that?
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To a degree it is preventable and treatable in the early stages like most cancers. Not smoking helps but bear in mind the air we breath and food we eat has carcinogens in it. Gee how did that get there? Genes has a lot to do with it also. This question like most seeks to minimize the healthy effects of commonsense,diet and exercise as well as periodic checkups that can catch small things before they develop into big EXPENSIVE things requiring serious expensive medical care. Which is cheaper? AIDS medication or a condom? Not smoking or chemo and radiation therapy? An ideal weight or high blood pressure medicine and dialysis? A toothbrush, paste and floss or a root canal,post and crown? Real simple. While it's unfortunate a lot of people with no bad habits do develop serious diseases it's safe to say smokers and obese individuals have a higher probability. How about this: Over the last 60 years or so and billions in research dollars the best we get is don't drink, smoke and get exercise? Where is the cancer vaccine or is more money to be made from keeping someone alive and the disease at bay? Knocking "Obama-care" as some individuals refer to it sound fun but it's really idiotic under the surface. There are families around paying $1000 per month for health insurance that has a deductible so high they have to be dying for it to be useful. Ultimately it's useless. Is addressing that issue and a healthy lifestyle what the Republicans are opposing? Because it sure sounds like it. Especially when all they can come up with is a tax credit for a lousy $2000 against an annual bill of $12000 while leaving the high deductible intact. That's not much of a plan. Too bad their constituents just listen to sound bites and no further.



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