Evolution of the national cancer program: An american investment for conquering cancer

To review the legislative history of the National Cancer Program and the recent activities to invigorate the nation's battle against cancer. Professional journals, news articles, government reports, and web sites. Thirty-one years of research that emanated from the National Cancer Act of 1971 has resulted in a National Cancer Legislation Advisory Committee to develop a comprehensive strategy that can serve as a road map for the goal of eradicating cancer as a health problem in the 21st century. Health care professionals must be involved in the political process to address current and future challenges in the fight against cancer.