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Cancer to kill 10 mn in 2018 despite better prevention

A red ribbon used in cancer awareness campaign. The global burden of cancer continues to grow in spite of scientific advances. [Photo: AFP]

Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year, experts said Wednesday, warning the disease's global burden continues to rise in spite of better prevention and earlier diagnosis.

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