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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2001 93(21):1592-1594; doi:10.1093/jnci/93.21.1592
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 93, No. 21, 1592-1594, November 7, 2001
© 2001 Oxford University Press

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NCLAC Report Outlines Policy Recommendations for Updating the National Cancer Act

M.J. Friedrich

The National Cancer Legislation Advisory Committee released in September its report, "Conquering Cancer: A National Battle Plan to Eradicate Cancer in Our Lifetime." Providing a blueprint for eliminating cancer as a major health problem, the document describes priorities and recommendations for updating the National Cancer Act of 1971.

The cancer burden can be reduced—and ultimately conquered—the report states, through a comprehensive strategy that not only provides greater funding for research and translation of new treatments, but also removes barriers to access and delivery of quality care so that all people may benefit equally from current and future preventive measures, medicines, and technologies.

What makes the NCLAC report unique compared to prior reports, say . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Building on the Past

Challenges and Recommendations


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