Perhaps the question might be about cancer in general and pancreatic cancer just happens to be an example. As people age, their immune systems tend to get weaker and less effective at fighting off disease. Everyone is different so one person might have a predisposition for one thing and someone else might have a predisposition for something else entirely different (parkinson's or whatever).

So, for someone who has a weakened immune system, there might be good cause to worry. Could it be that some people eat out more when they come to The Villages? Perhaps they eat more of the wrong foods and gain weight?

Then the other thing I would worry about is buying a house next to some place where they might do a lot of spraying of pesticides and/or herbicides. One example might be a golf course lot. What would happen if they spray on a breezy spring day when some people might be in their back yards or in the house with doors and windows open? I'm just wondering. It might serve as a trigger for lung disease, Parkinson's or any number of diseases, depending on what the person has a predisposition for.

They spray almost all of our lawns, vpl.

And your point is?

I haven't had mine sprayed for several years and none of my close neighbors have either. If I want some fresh air in the morning I open the sliding glass door facing my neighbors patio villa. I could open all the windows if I wanted to but it's easier to just open the sliding glass door and sometimes the front door too.

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Villages PL - was hoping you would respond as I was interested in hearing your perspective, knowing from your previous posts that you are very health conscious. Appreciate your input.

Everyone has cancer.
You don't get a full blown case of cancer because your body is constantly attacking it and fighting it off.
What causes your body to not be able to fight off cancer is the million dollar question.
No one knows.
Are there triggers that cause your body to stop fighting cancer? Probably.
Do we know what these triggers are? Probably not and probably different for everyone.
If you think not living around pesticides, electric power lines, waste dumps, etc will help you avoid cancer, don't live by them.
Will not living by these types of sites cause you not to get cancer if you are predisposed to it? Probably not.
You need to do what makes you feel the most comfortable which in itself will probably aide your immune system and lower your cancer risks.

haven't you wondered why there are NO mosquitoes? Hello??

I do believe that pesticides have some real risks. There have been several cases of dogs getting foot tumors, forcing the owners to either have the foot amputated or put down. I do believe these were caused by the chemicals used here, especially in the common areas.

So, yes, there are probably some risks for cancer due to pesticides here. There are also risks for melanoma because of the many hours of sunshine. You have to decide what risks you are willing to take. I don't believe that TV or Florida is really any riskier than any other state or area. The risks may be different here but there are unquestionably risks wherever you choose to live.

Melanoma is a real issue. I also think the chemicals used on the grass are toxic and worry about the young men who apply them. However pesticides are not limited to this area. They were used in Ohio too.

If you have visited many times, and hubby is holding back. I say do not move here. If he gets sick you will never hear the end of it

Sounds like some have never had their lawn "sprayed" or bugs "sprayed" where ever they are from.
It ain't unique to FL!

Mind boggling list of potential cancer causing substances
 

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