Taxes on cigarettes, “little cigars,” and cigarillos will increase significantly under legislation signed by President Barack Obama on February 4. Funds from the increased tax on tobacco products will be used to offset the cost of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) expansion. Data show that youth are more responsive to cigarette price increases than adults. Both the expansion of SCHIP and the tax hike were applauded by numerous medical, health care, and tobacco control organizations. Read more > >
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Adding cetuximab to chemotherapy and bevacizumab for colorectal cancer worsens patients’ outcomes
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Younger women with early-stage disease may be able to safely forgo oophorectomy and avoid the consequences of surgical menopause
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Study finds that even those with insurance feel the impact of high health care costs
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Clinical trials using this technology are under development
Last week NCI released The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research, an annual report intended to directly inform the President about the progress and opportunities in our continuing efforts against cancer and to justify the administration’s budget request to Congress for an additional $2.1 billion to fund the Nation’s battle against cancer. At a time of great economic challenge, the 2010 report demonstrates how NCI’s deep commitment to outstanding science benefits all Americans. Read more > >
The director of NCI’s Office of International Affairs discusses the history of the Middle East Cancer Consortium, its recent efforts, and the impact of health diplomacy in the region. Read more > >
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