Consider the qualifications of the messenger. If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s liable to be a duck. Just quacky all around.
If I needed an Oncologist, based on his academic qualifications, he’d be the last guy I’d go to. I’m not entirely sure he’s qualified to practice medicine in the States as an MD, as MD(E) is a degree I’m not familiar with. Suffice to say that I would question his qualifications if he is trying to represent himself as a Oncology MD. IMHO a naturopathic physician is quite different than a physician, just as a chiropractor is different than an MD.
“Dr. Apsley holds degrees in nutrition - B.S., chiropractic - D.C., and medicine – MD(E). Certifications include Independent Medical Examiner (IME), Spinal Disability Evaluator (CSDE), and Insurance Claims Reviewer (IRC). He is also a qualified instructor of Electrodermal Scanning and Darkfield Microscopy. Dr. Apsley earned his degree in nutrition from Donsbach University in 1981. He graduated Magna Cum Laud from Life Chiropractic College, located in Marietta, GA., and in 1984, and went on to earn his medical degree in eclectic and integrative medicine from The British West Indies Medical College, in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, in 1987. In 1994 he became a licensed acupuncturist (Diplomate Ac.) in the state of Alabama. He has practiced primarily as a: licensed naturopathic physician specializing in oncology, chiropractic physician specializing in A.K. and, trauma acupuncture specialist.”
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Well, I’m not sure how many or what types of credentials you would require him to have before he would meet your approval.
But - and this is just hypothetical - what do you do, if you were a licensed oncologist, and you found a simple, unpatentable treatment that worked? A treatment that basically could put most of the people you work with out of business? A treatment that would render the years of study and expense you made learning about different types of cancers pretty much a waste of time at the worst or just a very expensive hobby at the best?
Do you honestly think JAMA would be overflowing overnight with articles and testimonials? Do you think cancer doctors and drug suppliers who have Mercedes and kids with braces are gonna be happy?
A very similar situation is unfolding now in front of our eyes. It is becoming more and more generally accepted that serum cholesterol levels ARE NOT THE PRIMARY CAUSE of atherosclerosis.
We have had DECADES of people telling us not to eat meat, eggs, yada yada, blah blah. And tens of thousands of people have died from coronary artery problems. Including a very large number of people who swore off saturated fats years ago based on the recommendations.
So IF the model is wrong, will they have the stones to admit it?
You’re quite an optimist and have alot of faith if you think it will happen soon!