Cancer Prevention for Consumers

How to Save 150 Million Lives
A pandemic is brewing in the developing world. We know the symptoms. We know the cause. We even know something about prevention. [more]

Cancer Prevention and the Uninsured
Advances in science have improved our ability to prevent cancer, screen for precancerous conditions or early stage disease, and treat cancers when they occur. These improvements have extended the lives of millions of Americans. [more]

Arsenic and Cancer: A Crisis in Bangladesh
A substantial increase in worldwide cancer deaths has been projected for the next decade, one that is largely attributed to increased cancer deaths in developing countries. [more]

Spotlight On...
Brian first joined USC’s medical school in 1970 and has been a driving force behind many of the school’s most ambitious and successful projects for the past three decades. [more]

Promoting a State—and a Nation—of Prevention
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]

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		[In Letter from the Editors] Letter From the Editors The globalization of the US economy has brought with it a number of benefits and concerns, such as outsourcing. Undoubtedly, however, it has raised our national consciousness about the citizens of the countries in what we often refer to as the developing world. [more]





		[In News from the NCI] Notes from the NCI A New Tobacco Threat? The remarkable decline in smoking rates over the past several decades is a testament to the excellent work of many in the cancer and public health communities. But that does not mean the work on this front is complete. [more]





		[In Insights & Issues] Issues & Insights Anecdotes add human dimensions and urgency to scientific presentations about cancer. However, nobody wants to read about a little girl who grew up and lived to see her grandchildren marry because she never developed a fatal cancer. We need more of these non-stories. The goal of curing cancer is of course irresistible, but it is even more desirable to prevent cancers from developing in the first place. [more]





		[In Clinical] Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials If you are interested in learning more about a trial, access the Web site address or call the phone number provided for additional information. [more] Cancer Prevention Legislation [In Legislation] Federal Legislation Federal legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in the US Congress. [more] State Legislation Legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in various states. [more] [In Additional Information] Make Your Voice Heard Contact your Congressional representatives, the White House, or other government agencies to express your support of cancer prevention legislation and to urge the funding of cancer prevention research. [more] Other Information Resources [more]


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