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Originally Posted by Moses
So much research being done and so much progress. Pick up a journal.
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Well, I guess before we all start reading Med journals we should clarify a few definitions first:
"Preventive medicine or preventive care consists of measures taken to prevent diseases,[1] (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. This contrasts in method with curative and palliative medicine, and in scope with public health methods (which work at the level of population health rather than individual health)."
cancer-
Cancer Biology: Definition of Cancer
I am aware of the various vaccines available as both preventative care and treatment of active cancer disease. As disease prevention for some types? Yes. As effective treatment to halt growth or symptoms in some types? Yes. However I hesitate to classify these as a
cure for the disease. Difference in semantics? Maybe. Carry on...