Thread: US: HIV Traveler Entry Ban Finally Lifted

^^^ Very good point mate. Infection rates are sadly going up again complacency and apathy are major problems in this world.

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

the sooner you detect cancer in a patient, the higher the survival rate.

True, unfortunately many cancers return. I have personal experience pf family memebers and friends getting sick again!!!

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

Many types of cancers can be completely cured (e.g. for many forms of breastcancer and prostate cancer)

Again but never a sure thing..see my point above.

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

The mortality rate of most if not all cancers have been dropping steadily over the last few decades as new treatments have become available

Then how come cancer is still one of the biggest killers on our planet???

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

the medical profession is constantly coming up with new and better forms of treatment as well as new ways of detecting tumors in early stages of development, e.g. through blood tests.

The same has to be said for HIV/AIDS treatments..our friend only takes 2 pills a day and the doc's have told our mate that it'll be down to only 1 pills shortly.

So as for "absolute rubbish" I can't agree with that I'm afraid..but then that's the point of opinions and forums...discussion..

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

HIV, on the other hand - no possible treatment available, and popping a daily cocktail of pills (with some fairly serious side-effects) for the rest of your life simply to avoid dying a slow agonizing death is not something I would recommend.