Progress Made In War On Cancer, But Still Many Challenges (page 2)
A new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing cancer death rates is evident whether measured against baseline rates in 1970 or in 1990. The study appears in the open access journal PLos ONE, and finds a downturn in cancer death rates since 1990 results mostly from reductions in tobacco use, increased screening allowing early detection of several cancers, and modest to large improvements in treatment for specific cancers. read more
Progress Made In War On Cancer, But Still Many Challenges
Although there have been achievements in the battle against cancer, including a decrease in the rate of death and new diagnoses, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., ...
Tue 16 Mar 10 from RedOrbit
Study finds cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer'
A new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing cancer death rates is evident whether measured against baseline rates in 1970 or in 1990. The study appears in the open access ...
Tue 9 Mar 10 from e! Science News
Cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer', Tue 9 Mar 10 from ScienceDaily
Study finds cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer', Tue 9 Mar 10 from Science Blog
Cancer Mortality Has Declined
For those under age 75, drop in cancer death rate between 1970-2006 resulted in about 2.0 million years of potential life gainedA new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing ...
Tue 9 Mar 10 from RedOrbit
- Pages: 1 2
Bookmark
