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| From Alex von Furstenberg |
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is a group of diseases that is characterized by uncontrolled and spread of abnormal cells in the body. An estimated 569,490 Americans were estimated to die in 2010 in the study. Although cancer cells can be caused by many factors—heredity, lifestyle, or diet--the American Cancer Society suggests that some cancers like those caused by smoking and drinking alcohol can be prevented. Alex von Furstenberg together with the Continuum Cancer Centers of New York, on the other hand, aim to provide medical treatment to patients already suffering from the disease.
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| From Alex von Furstenberg |
The non-profit health system offers medical care for cancer patients that involve experts in the various fields of cancer treatment such as: radiation therapy, medical oncology, surgery, and clinical research. The organization was formed in 1997 by three medical institutions in New York—Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital, and later joined by the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.
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| From Alex von Furstenberg |
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