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I am very confused on cancer survival rates. if you get cancer is it a death sentence. melanoma for instance?
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There is no one answer. An early melanoma could be cured by surgical excision. About 90% of early colon cancers are cured by surgery. Some lymphoma and leukemias are curable. Visit this site for info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322700 Wish you good health!
Answered 7/14/2021
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