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Progress against cancer?

J C Bailar, E M Smith

    The New England Journal of Medicine
    |May 8, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Despite advances in cancer survival, overall cancer mortality rates increased from 1950-1982. This indicates a need to shift cancer research focus towards prevention for substantial progress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Public Health
    • Cancer Research

    Background:

    • Cancer remains a significant public health challenge.
    • Assessing progress against cancer requires robust statistical measures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the overall progress against cancer in the United States between 1950 and 1982.
    • To identify the most effective measure for assessing progress in the fight against cancer.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cancer mortality and incidence rates (crude and age-adjusted) from 1950 to 1982.
    • Evaluation of cancer patient survival rates (crude and relative).
    • Identification of age-adjusted mortality rate for all cancers combined as the primary metric for progress.

    Main Results:

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    • Increases observed in cancer deaths, crude and age-adjusted mortality rates, and crude and age-adjusted incidence rates.
    • Cancer patient survival rates also showed improvements during this period.
    • The age-adjusted mortality rate for all cancers combined indicates a worsening trend, suggesting a 'losing war' against cancer.

    Conclusions:

    • The age-adjusted mortality rate for all cancers combined is the most reliable indicator of progress.
    • Current trends suggest that the war against cancer is not being won, despite progress in specific areas.
    • A paradigm shift in research emphasis from treatment to prevention is crucial for achieving substantial advancements in combating cancer.