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Look at the stated goals: "to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years".

Seems reasonable, especially given the rate technology advances these days.

More of a roofshot?

Of course we can't do anything smart. Beating a specific type of cancer like breast cancer, that just isn't good enough.

Is it bad to feel depressed that this has been going for nearly half a century with No end In Sight. In fact it’s stated goal is the dream end state of any pharma co that could cure it. Endless treatment to stave off death.

> In fact it’s stated goal is the dream end state of any pharma co that could cure it. Endless treatment to stave off death.

Where does it say endless treatment? Most cancer treatments aren't endless.