The President's Cancer Panel is a three-person panel that reports to the

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on the development and execution of the

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. Members serve 3-year terms, and at least two of the three panel members must be distinguished scientists or physicians. The

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appoints one of the members to a one-year Chair position. The Panel meets at least four times each year, and these meetings are open to the public. The Panel was established in 1971 by the

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. , the Panel consists of John P. Williams, M.D., F.A.C.S. (Chair),

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, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP (London), and Robert A. Ingram, M.D.

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{{reflist Cancer organizations based in the United States