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Dr. Devra Davis has served as advisor to the World Health Organization and published more than 170 scientific articles. (MPR Photo Illustration)

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War on cancer

Broadcast: Midmorning, 12/11/2007, 10:06 a.m.

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One scientist says corrupt agencies and compromised researchers are responsible for hindering medical progress on the prevention of cancer.

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  • Devra Davis: Professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Her latest book is "The Secret History of the War on Cancer." She was also a National Book Award finalist for her book, "When Smoke Ran Like Water."

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