Health Report - Separate stories podcast Mailbag: Generation Cancer
Jul 11, 2025
Explore the rising concerns over early onset cancer linked to plastics and microplastics, sparked by a recent investigative program. The discussion also tackles the misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and cancer risks. A heartfelt listener submission sheds light on the societal blame often placed on cancer patients for their diagnosis, promoting a call for compassion and understanding of the myriad factors influencing cancer. Join the conversation about navigating health misinformation and supporting those affected.
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Hazards Hidden in Plastics Chemicals
- Plastics contain about 16,000 chemicals, but only a third are properly evaluated for safety.
- Of those evaluated, 75% are found hazardous, highlighting unknown risks from the majority untested chemicals.
Early Cancer Rise Predates COVID
- The rise in early onset cancer predates the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations.
- Claims blaming COVID or mRNA vaccines for this rise are unsupported by the timeline evidence.
Cancer Blame Harms Patients
- Samantha shared how cancer patients often feel blamed for their disease due to lifestyle assumptions.
- She hopes doctors and the public stop blaming patients and recognize external factors influencing cancer risk.