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If you can't eat oil without it hurting or killing you, why do we accept it in other products like applying to the skin, breathing it, eating it in foods, and injecting it into ourselves as medicine and not think it will cause harm?

When comparing the introduction of petroleum-based products in medicine to the rise in cancer rates side by side, here is a straightforward look at how the two trends track over time:
1. Petroleum-based Products in Medicine:

Late 19th century: Petroleum-based products like Vaseline and synthetic compounds began being introduced into consumer and medical use around the 1870s.
Early to Mid-20th century: The use of petroleum derivatives expanded with the development of synthetic pharmaceuticals, dyes, and industrial chemicals. This trend increased as industries grew post-World War II.

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Present day: Petroleum derivatives remain widespread in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products.

2. Cancer Rates:

Late 19th century: Cancer was not a leading cause of death, and recorded cancer rates were low, though underreporting and lack of diagnostics played a role.
Early to Mid-20th century: Cancer rates began rising significantly. By the 1940s, cancer incidence started becoming more prevalent, partly due to improved diagnostics but also due to industrial growth and exposure to new chemicals.
Late 20th century: The sharp increase in cancer rates occurred in the 1960s to 1980s, especially in industrialized nations.
Present day: Cancer is now one of the leading causes of death globally, with rates increasing through the late 20th century into the 21st century.

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Side-by-Side Comparison:

Initial Rise: The introduction of petroleum-based products in medicine began around 1870, with steady increases in use into the mid-20th century. Cancer rates saw significant rises starting in the 1940s, roughly 60-70 years after the widespread use of petroleum products began.
Continued Growth: Both the use of petroleum-based products and cancer rates grew consistently through the 20th century. Petroleum-based chemical exposure increased in tandem with the expansion of industrial activity, while cancer incidence also rose, particularly after the 1940s.
Current State: Petroleum-based products remain widely used, and cancer remains a major global health issue, with both trends showing increases over the same period, though cancer rates have stabilized in certain areas due to medical advancements and awareness.