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Major progress in lung cancer detection and treatment helps mortality rates decline

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Major progress in lung cancer detection and treatment helps mortality rates decline

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From 1991 to 2019, cancer mortality rates dropped by 32%. Making a screening plan with your doctor, especially if you are a former or current smoker, can help save your life.

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