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Science Faction
John Horgan (
Stevens Center for Science Writings
,
Cross-Check
) and George Johnson (
The Cancer Chronicles
,
Raw Data
)
A promising new way to fight cancer?
.
8:02
…and how cancer fights back
.
18:58
False positives and disconcerting diagnoses
.
28:04
Does more money pay for better care?
.
35:50
Paying for care we don’t need
.
48:37
Why Americans must change their thinking about healthcare
.
58:52
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May 22
Posted:
May 24, 2015
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George’s NYT column on cancer therapy
Scientific American on genetic testing for cancer
Forbes: A “cancer revolution” in immunotherapy
The NYT on American vs. European cancer spending
John: “The war on cancer has been a bust”
Atul Gawande: “America’s Epic of Unnecessary Care”
Science Faction | May 24, 2015 | John Horgan & George Johnson
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