Cancer deaths exceed half a million in the United States
The article notes that more than 580,000 Americans are expected to die from cancer in 2013, marking cancer as the second leading cause of disease in the country. It emphasizes the ongoing nationwide fight against cancer and its impact on public health.
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Progress in the fight against cancer reaches new heights
A 1990s to 1991 era summary notes major declines in cancer deaths, boosted by personalized, gene targeted therapies. Dr. Otis W. Brawley and Dr. William Nelson cite 39 percent colorectal, 34 percent breast, and 20 percent lung cancer death declines. Senator Andy Hill recounts his lung cancer journey and the rise of gene-targeted treatments as cancer becomes more chronic and manageable. Public awareness and prevention also advance, fueling ongoing progress.
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