Letters: Jun. 8, 1998

CANCER: HYPE VS. HOPE

My father died of cancer in 1963. A cancer cure was "just around the corner" [SPECIAL REPORT, May 18]. My mother died of cancer in 1972. A cancer cure was "just around the corner." Today, after billions of dollars spent on cancer research, the cure is still "just around the corner." I'll put my trust in a daily regimen of healthy, natural foods, quality antioxidant and nutritional supplements and exercise. For good measure, I'll keep my home and garden chemical free. Prevention has to be the better alternative for those of us still healthy. KLAUS KEUNECKE London,...

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