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The Ongoing Battle Against Cancer: Research, Funding, and Future Directions

Since 1971, cancer incidence rates have reached 463 new cases per 100,000 individuals, with nearly 41% of people being diagnosed in their lifetime. Over the past decade, new cases have declined by 0.5% annually, and death rates have fallen by 1.5%. The National Cancer Institute, which coordinates cancer research and is funded by Congress, saw its budget decrease to $4.8 billion in FY 2013. This prompts a crucial question: how should taxpayer dollars be allocated to combat cancer effectively? Consider personal contributions to support cancer research initiatives.

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The Ongoing Battle Against Cancer: Research, Funding, and Future Directions

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  1. Our War on Cancer 1971-present

  2. Incidence New cases per year: 463/100,000 [380 in Ogden this year] Probability of developing cancer: ~ 41% will be diagnosed with caner at some point in their lifetimes

  3. New cases of cancer have been falling 0.5%/year for the past 10 years. Death rates have been falling 1.5%/year over the same period

  4. As the nation’s principle agency for cancer research, The National Cancer Institute coordinates cancer research in this country. • NCI receives its funds from Congress. • NCI’s budget for FY 2013 was $4.8 billion, about a $293 million decrease from FY 2012. • Other federal government agencies, including other NIH centers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Defense, also fund cancer research.

  5. How should tax dollars be spent, if at all, to combat cancer? Propose a national policy. Considering the impact that research has had on ‘winning the war against cancer, what percentage of your own personal discretionary funds are you willing to contribute to fund cancer research?

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