Contributions to Cancer Prevention of Non-Governmental Organizations 2. The Dawn of Cancer Control Activities: Comparison of Japan and the USA

Abstract

Cancer research has a long and distinguished history and as we continue our work in ever expanding new fields, molecularor otherwise, it is perhaps worthwhile to take time out occasionally to ponder what lessons we can learn from the past. Manyof the paradigms which are presently accorded respect in fact were hinted at by very early work and it is fitting that we takea look at how previous developments knit with the present status of cancer research in different areas of the world. For thispurpose the present review focuses on Japan and the United States, in the hope of gleaning advantage from past experiencein planning future programs.