This lecture discusses three unique perspectives on how cancer first made its way into our world. This talk begins with a historical presentation of when cancer first appears in the human fossil record. Next, the presentation details how the environment that we live in has the ability to initiate cancer. The talk continues by explaining how genetics play a significant role in early cancer development. The presentation concludes with the sharing of cancer statistics for the world, the United States of America, and the state of Florida. The audience will be left feeling amazed in knowing how long cancer has been a part of human history, how cancer got its beginnings, and where cancer fits in our world today.

