2007-01-18 16:11:50 · 4 answers · asked by Perla 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Probably not for all cancers. However, i would assume that they have lower rates of some cancers that have risk factors you can control. Example: lung cancer, as a smaller percent of doctors smoke than the population as a whole.
And while their cancer rates might not be lower, i would venture to say that their survival is probably higher because 1. they have better access to health care 2. know the warning signs of certain cancers and know when to seek treatment.
2007-01-18 16:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by r alexander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just because you study something does not mean you are invisible in it however I'm sure they have a higher chance of survival simple because they are trained in what to look for so they might notice it when it is still treatable.
2007-01-18 16:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Amy T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Cancer is something that hits everybody equally no matter what your profession, sex, ethnicity, or anything!
2007-01-18 16:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Newlywed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are "normal" humans just like the rest of us and are subject to the same types of illnesses and diseases we all get.
2007-01-18 16:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋