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Which Cancer Drugs Actually Work? Many Unanswered Questions Threaten Patients and Families

Which Cancer Drugs Actually Work? Many Unanswered Questions Threaten Patients and Families

by Diana Zuckerman, PhD, president of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund Many new cancer treatments cost $10,000 each month or more, and yet three out of four are not proven to extend life, according to a recent study. Of course, survival isn’t the only possible benefit of cancer treatment. But, unfortunately, most of these medications […]

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Can the War on Cancer Be Won? A Surprising Answer

Can the War on Cancer Be Won? A Surprising Answer

By Diana Zuckerman, PhD, president of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund The “War on Cancer” might finally be making good progress—certainly more progress than most of the wars around the world today. We are making real strides in terms of learning about the causes of cancer, the risks and benefits of various tests used […]

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