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But not early enough to make a big difference in survival rates, an expert says
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But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital stays
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Preliminary results show promise for 'individualized' chemotherapy
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Researchers are working to harness the body's immune system to prevent, battle tumors
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American Cancer Society report credits better screening, treatment for the gains
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But, for some hard-to-treat cancers, deaths are increasing
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Certain types leave survivors with worse mental and physical well-being, study finds
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Study findings illustrate disease's burden 'quite starkly,' author says
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Study found diagnoses came almost a decade sooner than for people without those habits
Study rats received equivalent of daily half-tin of ingredient over 30 years
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