When the scientist stepped into the office, his eyes flickered before his boss. “I’ve found the cure to cancer!”

His boss sighed, assuming a gloomy expression. “Forget about it. Cancer is an elegant way to keep the world population in check.”

“But,” he grimaced, “I have cancer.”

“So do I.”

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George S Karagiannis is a cancer biologist, which is why he wrote this thought-provoking story. He is also an aspiring science fiction author Find more of his writing on his website.