July 20, 2001

In This Issue:
Feds Cut Funds to Hopkins, Controversial Tobacco Report, Colon Cancer Alliance Study, Supplements Taken For Breast Cancer, Labeling Antioxidants, Lung Cancer Centers, Oncology Nurses Fund Research

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THE LATEST NEWS

U.S. Cuts Off Medical Research Funds to Johns Hopkins

Supplement Use High Among Breast Cancer Patients

FDA Sued For Refusing Labels That Tout Antioxidants' Possible Anticancer Action

High-Volume Centers Best For Lung Cancer Patients

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REPORT FOR PHILIP MORRIS SAYS GOV'T SAVES $ FROM SMOKERS' DEATHS

The study, carried out by Arthur D. Little International, concluded that the financial benefits to the Czech Government from cigarette duties, income tax for tobacco businesses and customs duty already outweighed the costs of healthcare, lost working days and fires caused by cigarettes. On top of that were the “indirect positive effects of early deaths — savings on healthcare, pensions and welfare and on providing housing for the elderly.”

http://cancerpage.matria.com/news/article.asp?id=3040&Counter=22

Also, see Statement of Matthew Myers, President Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

http://tobaccofreekids.org/Script/DisplayPressRelease.php3?Display=377

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COLON CANCER ALLIANCE JOINS STUDY

The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) has joined with the parent company of cancerpage, Matria Healthcare, to create a report on patterns of care for colorectal cancer patients. CCA is a nonprofit advocacy group for colon cancer, serving as a voice for survivors battling colorectal cancer through patient support, education, and research. Matria Healthcare is a leader in cancer disease management, offering case manager services for patients to help coordinate their cancer care and treatment.

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