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The Secret History Of the War on Cancer

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The Secret History of the War on Cancer gets five stars for doing what it set out to do - provide a history of our efforts, or non-efforts, in the war on cancer. One reviewer said the book left a void. This void has already been filled with books such as Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time: Practical Advice For Preventing Cancer that provide extensive references and tips on what we need to do to lower our risk. Devra Davis filled the enormous void that screamed "why have we not heard about these studies showing the link between the environment and cancer?" The answers will prompt those of us that are health conscious to take a fresh look at the world around us and take charge of our own lives.

This book arrived in good condition and in good time. It is quite informative and true (unfortunately because in many ways we can't do too much about the causes). It's good to know just the same as some of the stories are about doctors who contacted cancer themselves, and why they contacted cancer.

I found this to be a coherent and easy to read book in which Devra Davis presents a logical explanation of various kinds causes of cancer from industry to personal products. The general public needs this kind of information in order to avoid cancer causing materials as much as possible, and to learn the truth about some research. The statement that of all the billions of dollars that the Cancer Sociey has raised only ten per cent goes to research is an eye opener.

I found this book in a search about my brother, Donald Fitzsimmons. I had witnessed what cancer can do to a family and felt the impact directly. I was only a year younger than him and we didn't know why! Now we have answers and now we want others to know the dangers of working with unsafe products. It is not just the workers that are affected but the family also. I did not know he was included in a book just other articles and safety videos. I am glad his stoy is getting out and would look for this book to purchase. Thank you for including our family and educating others.