Cancer Quote by Ralph W. Moss
“A study was done which shows the majority of oncologists who refer patients for chemotherapy for lung cancer would not themselves take chemotherapy for lung cancer. And in fact if the chemotherapy involved cis-platen, something like 75% of them said they wouldn't take it. But what do these people do all day long? They're sending people for cis-platen.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Environmental Health Perspectives, 2003
Many oncologists would avoid chemotherapy for themselves, yet they still prescribe it, highlighting a disconnect between personal risk assessment and professional practice.
In simple terms: Doctors often recommend treatments they wouldn't choose for themselves.
Key Takeaway
Question the alignment of personal and professional choices.
Themes
ethics
medicine
risk perception
patient care
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- Oncologists discussing treatment options
- medical ethics training
- patient counseling
Key Concepts
Cognitive dissonance
clinical decision making
patient trust
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do clinicians recommend treatments they wouldn't take?
- How can patient preferences be better integrated?
A Different Perspective
May not account for individual patient values.
