Cancer Cases Projected to Double in 25 Years, WHO Warns Amidst Rising Costs

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The WHO warns cancer cases may double by 2050 to 35 million globally, citing financial costs as a major roadblock to medical progress.
In the US, high healthcare spending and an aging population contribute to rising rates, with nearly 40% of new cases deemed preventable.

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The WHO warns cancer cases may double by 2050 to 35 million globally, citing financial costs as a major roadblock to medical progress. In the US, high healthcare spending and an aging population contribute to rising rates, with nearly 40% of new cases deemed preventable.

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