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Novel cancer therapies

A diagnosis of cancer still strikes fear into many people. It’s true that some malignancies that would once have been death sentences are becoming more manageable. But, cancer remains a massive threat — it’s the second biggest cause of death, worldwide, killing almost 10 million people annually. And this is the situation after decades of often stunning medical advances. But researchers are closing in on a number of cancer-fighting strategies that are bringing new hope to the millions affected by the disease.

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Young woman in hospital gown lying down on scanner with green and pink lights visible on her arms and face.

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