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Cancer
Scientists at University of Oxford, Medical Department discuss research in cancer
June 10th, 2008
"While the world is focused on controlling the spread of diseases such as HIV and malaria in the developing world, another approaching epidemic has been largely overlooked," investigators in the United Kingdom report. "The World Heath Organization predicts that there will be 16 million new cancer cases per year in 2020 and 70% of these will be in the developing world. Many of these cancers are preventable, or treatable when detected early enough," wrote R.J. Lingwood and colleagues, University of Oxford, Medical Department. The researchers concluded: "Establishing effective, affordable and workable cancer control plans in African countries is one...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-10)
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