Two thirds of cancers are based on luck

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The discussion centers on a claim from a recent medical study suggesting that two-thirds of cancers are attributable to luck, specifically quantum uncertainty. Participants express skepticism about this assertion, arguing that genetic and environmental factors are more likely responsible for cancer development. The conversation highlights the need for further understanding of the underlying causes of cancer beyond random chance, emphasizing the complexity of cancer etiology.

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I am just curious what people here think of this claim from the new medical study? My impression is that the effects of quantum uncertainty are rarely if ever seen in the non quantum realm. Or to put it another way, wouldn't it be more likely that the cause of these cancers is indeed from genetic and environmental causes that are not yet understood rather than a fundamental effect of the random nature of existence?
 
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