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Experts stress early detection, lifestyle and technology’s role in breast cancer survival – Firstpost

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Experts stress early detection, lifestyle and technology’s role in breast cancer survival – Firstpost

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of death in women. Annually, over 2.3 million breast cancer cases are reported, making it the most common cancer among adults. In 95% of countries, breast cancer ranks as the first or second leading cause of female cancer deaths. … Read more

More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year

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More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year

A report published by the American Cancer Society in January suggests that rates of colorectal cancer are rising rapidly among people in their 20s, 30s and 40s — even as incidence is declining in people over the age of 65. “It’s unfortunately becoming a bigger problem every year,” said Dr. Michael Cecchini, a co-director of … Read more