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A Radically Simple Idea Will Let Us Catch Cancer Before It’s Cancer
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A Radically Simple Idea Will Let Us Catch Cancer Before It’s Cancer

By zeroing in on the first signs of disease, scientists are inventing a whole new way to fight cancer.

Backchannel, 2016


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Scientific
  • Eye Opening

Recommendation

Science and medicine writer Kat McGowan provides a hope-inspiring insight into cancer prevention research. She reminds readers that 50% of cancer deaths would be avoidable with a healthier lifestyle, but she doesn’t labor the point. Her explanations of how the immune system tries to combat cancer, how cancer cells respond and various ways doctors might intervene are clear and easy to understand. The news is positive, but McGowan tempers it with a reminder that all medical science takes time. getAbstract recommends this report to anyone with an interest in cancer prevention.

Take-Aways

  • Cancer is set to become the biggest killer in the United States.
  • It is harder to treat a cancerous tumor than a precancerous lump, because cancer can mutate to evade drugs.
  • Cancer prevention will aim to support the immune system or stop the precancerous cells from mutating.

About the Author

Kat McGowan is a journalist and editor focused on medicine and science.


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