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Childhood Cancer Sees Great New Developments

Added: June 28, 2007 | Time 02:22 | Views: 15,290

Max Coppes, MD, PhD explains that in the past 45 years, survival rates for children with cancer have increased from 10% to 70% and it is now a highly curable disease.

Topics: Cancer, Cancer Research, Childhood Cancer, Pediatrics

Tags: cancer cells, cancer research, chemotherapy, child cancer research

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chicagogal says:1 year ago | Reply

Even though the therapy is still quite toxic, the toxicities have led to fewer side effects as the meds have evolved.

jryan says:1 year ago | Reply

I would like to know what the results are for adults as well.

MO_jenn says:1 year ago | Reply

I don't think most people are aware of the improvements in survival rates... I wasn't.

photobiz2 says:1 year ago | Reply

thats great news....10 to 70% survival rate is amazing...I hope it continues to rise

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