Age Quote by Edgar Berman
“But cancer can also be fun with its luncheons, theatre parties, and fund raising luaus. ...What will they all do if a cure comes out of it? Considering how easily the March of Dimes conglomerate shifted gears after the polio vaccine, it should pose no problem.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cancer Advocacy Talk, 2015
Even serious illness can have absurd, social aspects, yet we must consider the consequences of a cure on existing structures.
In simple terms: Cancer’s social side can be oddly humorous.
Key Takeaway
Balance humor with seriousness.
Themes
health
society
ethics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- cancer research
- fundraising events
- policy planning
Key Concepts
Medical sociology
philanthropy
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you redirect resources after a cure?
- What ethical dilemmas arise?
A Different Perspective
Cures may disrupt funding and community dynamics.
![“When I worked on the polio vaccine, I had a theory. I guided each [experiment] by imagining myself in the phenomenon in which I was interested. The intuitive realm . . . the realm of the imagination guides my thinking.” quote by Jonas Salk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa2/jonas-salk-9307_experiments_when-i-worked-on-the-polio-vaccine-i-had_1162387.jpg)
