Warhead

EMBO Rep. 2011 Feb;12(2):91. doi: 10.1038/embor.2010.209.

Abstract

Forty years ago, Nixon declared war on cancer. Despite enormous efforts, the war is far from won. Instead of retreating from battle, Howy argues that we need more frontline research to understand the enemy and to overcome its defences.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research / economics*
  • Biomedical Research / history
  • Biomedical Research / trends
  • History, 20th Century
  • Neoplasms / history
  • Neoplasms / mortality
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Politics
  • Public Policy