Screening for Cancer and its Impact on Mortality

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This chapter discusses the concept of screening for cancer and its impact on mortality. It explores the lack of progress in finding a cure for cancer, the types of solid organ cancers that are currently being cured, and the progress made in treating different types of cancer. The chapter also discusses the effectiveness of screening, the difference between adjuvant and metastatic treatments, and the importance of early detection and treatment.

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