Perspectives
Nature Reviews Cancer 9, 508-516 (July 2009) | doi:10.1038/nrc2646
Timeline: Cancer prevention research — then and now
Ann M. Bode1 & Zigang Dong1 About the authors
Abstract
Throughout history, humankind has won the battle against deadly diseases, including small pox and polio, by defeating them through prevention. Cancer prevention is a global priority, but studying history suggests that the journey towards achieving this goal is difficult and full of detours and roadblocks. Epidemiology and clinical evidence clearly indicate that specific genetic, environmental and behavioural factors are associated with an increased risk for cancer development. What can we learn from the past that is applicable to the reality of successful cancer prevention?
Author affiliations
- Ann M. Bode and Zigang Dong are at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801 16th Ave NE, Austin, Minnesota 55912, USA.
Correspondence to: Zigang Dong1 Email: zgdong@hi.umn.edu
Published online 18 June 2009
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