How Big Pharma Turned Cancer into a Goldmine

How Big Pharma Turned Cancer into a Goldmine

The cancer industry is raking in a staggering $222 billion annually, with its relentless pursuit of profit often taking precedence over the well-being of patients. This multibillion-dollar behemoth is driven by insatiable greed, as numerous stakeholders prioritize their bottom line over the development and dissemination of effective treatments, thereby perpetuating a culture of exploitation that […]

Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

The medical-industrial complex (MIC) refers to the network of interactions between pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, hospitals, insurance companies, and other entities that prioritize profit over patient care. Coined in the 1970s, the term draws from Eisenhower’s “military-industrial complex,” highlighting how healthcare has become a massive, profit-driven industry. It encompasses big pharma, medical device manufacturers, for-profit […]