Politics of Cancer

We have traveled to Houston to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. We have also been in contact with several groups consisting of patients and caregivers. They have been most helpful. It is from them that we have learned of the political aspect of the medical community and cancer treatment. These people have great knowledge of various physicians, their skills, and their approaches. However, if they candidly share this information online, they are subject to rebuke and mistreatment from the medical community! So, you get these email message posts stating simply, "Call me". At that point, a candid conversation takes place. Perhaps the next step is to meet in some dark alley way to exchange information about doctors and treatment methods. I sometimes fear we are moving toward a second Dark Ages.