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Health Conditions
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Cancer
Introduction
In 1971, President Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act, committing federal resources to finding a cure for cancer. More than 35 years later, cancer is still the second leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, 7.6 million people have died in the world from cancer since cancer was discovered. Currently cancer accounts for 1 out 4 deaths in America. Nevertheless there is good news to report. The rate of cancer-related deaths has been significantly reduced, according to the National Cancer Institute. And, new treatments are being introduced all the time.
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Last Updated: March 2008
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Introduction
