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breast cancer  

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  • BREAST CANCER IS a major public health problem in the developed world. It is the most common cancer among U.S. women and makes up a significant portion of illness, healthcare expenses, and loss of life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Breast Cancer]

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