MedPage Today September 22, 2023
— We’re failing to take simple steps to reduce one of the biggest causes of cancer
The White House Cancer Moonshot recently announced new efforts to “End Cancer as We Know It.” Yet, the announcement includes no mention of the FDA, which is not only directed at protecting and promoting the public health but also has existing powers that could reduce cancer deaths and harms more rapidly than any existing or planned Cancer Moonshot initiatives.
The Moonshot announcement stresses the fact that smoking is the “biggest single driver of cancer deaths in this country.” But its newly announced anti-smoking measures are remarkably weak and indirect, focusing largely on increasing cessation services and related smoker awareness. In particular, one new initiative...
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