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Papua New Guinea Urges Early Cancer Detection on World Cancer Day

2/5/2025

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On World Cancer Day, Papua New Guinea's National Cancer Centre and Cancer Relief Society rallied the community in Lae to prioritize early detection and treatment. With a staggering 9,000 deaths and 15,000 new cases each year, officials passionately urged the public to recognize cancer symptoms and seek timely medical assistance, steering clear of unproven herbal remedies to enhance survival chances.

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On World Cancer Day, Papua New Guinea's National Cancer Centre and Cancer Relief Society rallied the community in Lae to prioritize early detection and treatment. With a staggering 9,000 deaths and 15,000 new cases each year, officials passionately urged the public to recognize cancer symptoms and seek timely medical assistance, steering clear of unproven herbal remedies to enhance survival chances.