Cancer Statistics 2001: Quo Vadis or Whither Goest Thou?

Abstract

In his first Guest Editorial for CA as newly elected President of the American Cancer Society, Dr. Dileep Bal moves beyond the encouraging trends reported in the annual cancer statistics article to target areas for future efforts and improvement. Noting that resources and the public health activities of local, regional, and national medical communities should focus on cancer prevention, screening and early detection/treatment, technology transfer, and research, Dr. Bal emphasizes the feasibility of the 2015 goals set by the ACS: A 25% reduction in cancer incidence and a 50% reduction in mortality from cancer.