The Politics of Cancer, Revisited
1978
Big, comprehensive and detailed look at the many conflicts of interest and money involved in the politics of cancer.
Key Takeaways:
- Argues that many cancers are preventable but persist because regulators underplay environmental and industrial carcinogens.
- Critiques the “war on cancer” for focusing on treatment rather than prevention and for its ties to corporate interests.
- Becomes a key text for environmental-health advocates linking pollution, workplace hazards, and food additives to cancer risk.
Categories
Cancer establishment and alternative therapies