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World Service,03 Apr 2003,22 mins

Cancer - A Preventable Disease

Health Matters

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Three quarters of all deaths from cancer could be prevented, so why aren't they? There are many reasons why people do not seek early treatment of cancer, some may be intimidated by the health service or may simply be too afraid to seek help.

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