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Rapid Genetic Test Could Help During Brain Cancer Surgery
The experimental test identifies cancer-fueling mutations in tumor tissue during surgery.
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New Data on Early-Onset Cancers Emerge
While the incidence of certain cancers has risen among people under age 50, other cancer types have decreased in this age group.
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Will This Cancer Metastasize? Check Its “Stickiness”
New device may help doctors make better treatment choices for their patients.

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