People in the world’s poorest countries have not benefited equally from the recent advancements made in cancer.
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People in the world’s poorest regions have not benefited equally from the recent advancements made in cancer screening, prevention and treatment.
The HPV vaccine is an effective primary prevention measure for cervical cancer.
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The HPV vaccine is an effective prevention for cervical cancer, especially if adolescents get it before sexual debut.
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If patients received counselling from someone who spoke their language, they would have an opportunity to ask questions about their medical condition and understand it more clearly.
Cancer cases are on the rise in many parts of the continent.
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The rapid rise in cancer cases can be attributed to major societal and environmental changes that have occurred in the past few decades.