Ok, the ultimate NON-POLITICAL question - seeking genuine hcritical matter

[RickWA]

I have recently had more than one friend taken by cancer. We have a neighbor who is in his late 60’s who confided in me that he has been diagnosed with

 

[Dawg]

Have had so many lately it makes me realize getting this Old has so many heart breaks that I didn't realize were coming...………...

 

[Jen]

I have recently had more than one friend taken by cancer. We have a neighbor who is in his late 60’s who confided in me that he has been diagnosed with

What is the question?
I have lost a half a dozen friends/ acquaintances to cancer in the last year and a half. One dear friend with cancer says it comes to us because of some trauma we experience. It must be more than just lifestyle. And I understand that as we get older, we lose more friends and family until it's our own turn to go, but why cancer? I don't know.