Taking On Cancer In The Developing World

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August 16, 2010

Cancer has emerged as the leading cause of death in the developing world, claiming more than 5 million lives a year. Those deaths account for nearly two-thirds of all cancer deaths worldwide. Now, a group of Boston-based medical experts is advocating for a new "Call to Action," a global cancer initiative similar to the one that helped stem the spread of HIV/AIDS in the developing world.

Guest:

Dr. Lawrence Shulman, chief medical officer and senior vice president for medical affairs at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

This program aired on August 16, 2010.