OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Expanding on my thought, Has anybody given thought to the possibility of Chernobyl effect? My radiation Oncologist said that my cancer started 7 or 8 years before my diagnosis. I recall speculation that we would see an increase in cancer worldwide because of that event, especially lung and digestive tract. Then there is the floride issue, yes there are concerns since the 50's about the long term effects of floridated water and even studies that seem to show cause for concern. Then there is arsenic, a known cancer agent, found in many things but most notably pressure treated lumber (something I had a lot of contact with about 8 years before my cancer), or lead another item that I have had occupational contact with. Also fungi! many fungi create strong carcinogens as a biproduct of their life cycle.... 
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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