The prevention of cancer in South Africa

Authors

  • Carl Albrecht Cancer Association of South Africa

Keywords:

cancer, prevention, South Africa

Abstract

The war on cancer started in earnest in 1971 when Richard Nixon empowered the National Cancer Institute to eradicate cancer. Forty years later, after spending close on a trillion dollars and involving approximately 100 000 cancer researchers, roughly 50% of the cancer problem remains to be solved. Achieving this could take another 40 years.

Author Biography

  • Carl Albrecht, Cancer Association of South Africa
    Head of Research Cancer Association of South Africa

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Published

2013-12-02

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Section

Guest Editorial