References

Read more about key cancer studies and statistics mentioned on our site.

Cancer Studies and References

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  5. What is a rare cancer? Cancer Research UK website. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/rare-cancers/about/what-is-a-rare-cancer/. Updated February 27, 2014. Accessed November 23, 2015.
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