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The war on cancer may have reached a dramatic turning point: For the first time in more than 70 years, annual cancer deaths in the United States have fallen.

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Let's hope the number continues to fall.

[ February 10, 2006, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: Lyrhawn ]
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
Really? No one?

I'd have thought this news would be celebrated here.
 

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Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
 
That's good news. There's still much more work to be done, but it's hopeful.

I think it's the thread title, I almost didn't click it.
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
Well that's why I went back and added cancer in it.
 

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Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
 
Adam, you already showed me this, but I still think it's amazing. It gives me hope.
 

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Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
 
It's a total decrease of only 369, and reflects an increase in cancer deaths for women.

There's no reason to throw a party, yet.

Yes, it's somewhat encouraging and hopeful, but we've got a long way to go.
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
Yeah, but a decrease at ALL is still a good cause for celebration. Our population rises, and the amount of cancer deaths always rises to equal out the amount of deaths per 10,000 people. Finally, the deaths as a percentage of the people, has fallen. Even if the number had stayed the same it would have been at least a minor victory.

This is also why I tagged the thread "The Long War." There certainly is a long way to go. But there's hope, and here's a tangible sign that a battle has been won, though the war is not over.
 

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