Statement attributable to:
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
President, American Medical Association
“Congratulations to James Allison and Tasuku Honjo on their extraordinary breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. Their pioneering work has opened a new window for cancer patients to get many treatments of immense value and live better, longer lives. As an oncologist, I have witnessed in real time the scientific advances and medical progress in the cancer field, and it is my hope that the breakthroughs commemorated today will lead to even more advances in the battle against these life-threatening diseases.”
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