The human costs of cancer and the response of the National Cancer Program.
作者:
Broder(S)
状态:
发布时间1991-04-15
, 更新时间 2004-11-17
期刊:
Cancer
摘要:
The three foundations of the National Cancer Program are basic research, clinical trials (in prevention and treatment), and cancer centers. These foundations have supported a great deal of progress against cancer over the past 20 years. Nevertheless, a number of challenges remain, and continued progress will depend on the speed with which research advances can be translated into practical realities. Poverty is a risk factor for cancer incidence and mortality. Thus, a lack of access to the technologies generated by the National Cancer Program can be a force for bringing about differential burdens of cancer in underserved populations.