While doctors and patients generally applauded President Obama’s promise to put more resources into battling cancer, many analysts said people shouldn’t expect a clear victory in one decisive moment. Instead, they say progress will likely come as a result of changes in research funding, insurance coverage, information sharing and use of targeted therapies. (The New York Times)
Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer,... More by Jacob Sanchez
