That is very sad. However, I was referring more to doctors treating symptoms instead of the cause.

Several years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My doctor said I would have to take medication for the rest of my life. I refused to accept this. After a total lifestyle change, 12 months later I no longer had the disease and have not needed medication for the last 4 years. My doctor agreed that I was 'cured', but went on to tell me that in the same way as an alcoholic who hasn't had a drink for 20 years is still an 'alcoholic', I would always be a 'diabetic'.

People with heart problems are put on medication forever; people with cancer are given assisted suicide they call 'chemotherapy'. I believe there are many curable diseases, but doctors have no desire to cure them because no medication = no money.