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-- One American dies of cancer every minute, according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research.
The report, unveiled Tuesday, highlights major advancements this past year in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Among its key findings and predictions:
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Cancer Genomics: Targeting Treatment to the Patient
While improved cancer screening tools and research have led to earlier detection and therapies in the fight against cancer, declining research budgets have slowed progress. And, as the population continues to age, the numbers of cancer diagnoses are expected to dramatically increase, the report warned. Additionally, cancer health disparities persist among low-income and minority populations.
For more on the report, watch this video of this cancer roundtable moderated by Dr. Richard Besser, chief health and medical editor for ABC News.