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Why is early detection of cancer so important?

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Improved chance of: Cure. If a cancer is detected before it has spread to other organs, the chance of cure by removing the cancer is much better. The earlier a cancer is detected and removed the less is the risk of cancer spreading to other organs.

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Answered 6/9/2012

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