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What is the probability of having brain cancer or any type of cancer?

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Rare: Around 18-20 thousand people are diagnosed with brain cancer each year in the us.

Dr Raman agreed

Answered 4/8/2013

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