The new Texas agency that is leading the state’s 10-year, $3 billion push to cure cancer is fighting for its reputation and future in the face of doubts about its operations.
"Supporters hope that the controversies don’t overshadow the work CPRIT is already doing in Texas, where cancer is the leading cause of death among those younger than 85 years of age. More than 100,000 Texans received cancer screenings through the institute’s projects through the end of 2011, including 225 who discovered they had cancer, a diagnosis they might not have received without the program."