In this particular instance, the infection was a pre-existing condition. Though most people are more afraid of cancer than infection, it is probable that they do not realize that infection is potentially very serious. Many cancer patients are infected, and their immune systems are preoccupied with the infection so that there is not a sufficient immune response to the cancer. Others, a century later, concur with Jones that infection can inhibit the immune response necessary to resolve malignancy. Underwire bras, seat belts, sexual activity, etc.
Breasts are complex organs of amazing delicacy, sensitivity, and vulnerability.
Very few women care for their breasts adequately. Add to injury and neglect dietary problems such as growth hormones in plastics and foods as well as medications and the risks for women's breasts are staggering. In Switzerland, breast cancer is now expected to impact one out of three women. In the U.S., it is one out of seven or eight. My hope in writing the book was that some women would take preventative measures and others would address lumps while they are still small and hopefully thereby reduce their own risks.