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Detecting And Treating Cancer

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Wed. 02/11 11a: Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but early detection and treatment can help improve the chances that you will survive and spend many more good years with your loved ones.  Some tribes are working with health experts to bring the latest information and research on cancer to their communities. Have you or a loved one survived cancer? What advice do you now share with others?

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