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World Cancer Day: know the signs, get checked
Today, 4 February, is World Cancer Day.
Many cancers can be prevented
- Tobacco, alcohol, an unhealthy diet and inactivity raise risk
- Some infections (HPV, hepatitis B) can be prevented by vaccines
Many can be found early
- Free checks for mouth, breast and cervical cancer from age 30
- See a doctor about any sign that lasts 2 to 3 weeks
Need help?
- Find trials taking patients at mycancertrials.com
- Write to hope@mycancertrials.com
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Information only, not medical advice. Always talk to your own doctor.