NewYork-Presbyterian Cancer Prevention Issue 8: Cancer Prevention for Consumers | Issue Eight

Issues & Insights

Thu, 01 Nov 2006 20:52:00 GMT

Over the last few years, major advances have been made in demonstrating that drugs can prevent cancer in animals and in high-risk individuals. [more]

Feasibility of International Chemoprevention Trials

Tue, 30 Oct 2006 17:10:00 GMT

It is estimated that by 2020 the annual number of worldwide cancer deaths will reach 10 million, which represents almost a 100% increase from the 6 million deaths recorded in 2000. [more]

Fighting Cancer in the Workplace

Tue, 30 Oct 2006 17:14:00 GMT

American Cancer Society and the CEO Roundtable on Cancer Join Forces
Furthering the scope of cancer prevention lies not just with scientists and physicians, but with all levels of government as well as the public and private sector to promote screening, early detection, and healthy lifestyles. [more]

Promoting a State—and a Nation—of Prevention

Thu, 25 Oct 2006 20:00:00 GMT

Periodically, we will publish articles by legislators who recognize the importance of preventing cancer as well as helping patients with the disease and who have sponsored and supported legislative efforts to improve cancer prevention and early detection. [more]