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From The Washington Post via USVI News: While more people are being diagnosed with cancer today compared with 50 years ago, the good news is that fewer people are dying from it.

The Washington Post | Mikkael Sekeres, MD

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Published July 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM AST The Washington Post 0 likes 0 comments

Q: I know so many people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Are rates really going up? Why does it seem so common now? Cancer is a global problem. If it seems like there are more cancer diagnoses…

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