Volume 21, Issue 1 - Medical Writing in Oncology
The war on cancer – What is the enemy, and are we winning?
Author: Jo Whelan
Abstract
The so-called ‘war on cancer’ is now in its fifth decade. This article presents some facts and figures about cancer and the effort to treat it. It outlines updated thinking on the hallmarks and classification of cancer, and draws together published quotes from experts on the state of play in the fight against this disease.
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