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How may people die from cancer?

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Too many: Too many people die annually due to cancer etiology of it is unknown most of the time, prevention is rarely successful , more research need to be done , in spite of all these set backs , great strides are made in treatment of leukemias, lymphomas and certain cancers.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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