1,237 Quotes About Cancer


  • Author Charles H. Percy
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    ... I feel the American public would be in a better position to exercise freedom of dietary choice if it were stated in bold print on the Goals and Food Selection pages that the value of dietary change remains controversial and that science cannot at this time insure that an altered diet will provide improved protection from certain killer diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

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  • Author Charley Pride
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    Charley Pride was a regular feature at the New Mexico State Fair from 1971-75; they raised money and it was good for the cancer society.

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  • Author Dr. Prentice
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    We observed that women in the low-fat diet group had a 9 percent lower risk of breast cancer than the usual diet group, but that difference could be due to chance.

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  • Author Dr. Potteiger
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    Colonoscopy has proven to be an effective method for preventing colorectal cancer by detecting and removing polyps that have the potential to develop into colorectal cancer as well as finding early cancers that are more effectively treated.

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  • Author Dr. Potteiger
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    Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in women, and it's the third leading cause of cancer-related death in women.

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  • Author Dr. Prentice
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    We don't regard our data as strong enough at this time to recommend that all post menopausal women start a low fat diet for the purpose of reducing breast cancer risk.

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