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

Issue

CANSA Supplement

Section

Guest Editorial

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South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.