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Cancer death rate falling

Posted October 15th, 2007 by Tara Murray in Cancer

Deaths by cancer are declining rapidly, a sign of progress in the fight against the disease, according to a report released today by national cancer organizations (National Cancer Institute).

Citation:  D. K. Espey, X. Wu, J. Swan, et al. (2007). Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2004, Featuring Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives. Cancer. (Available online)

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