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by nradov 824 days ago
Modern healthcare is somewhat effective at detecting and treating cancer but does very little for prevention. The only really effective preventative intervention seems to be removing polyps during a colonoscopy before they have a chance to turn cancerous.
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Vaccines to prevent cervical cancer?
Yes, good point. That one seems to be having a significant effect in the last few years.

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Also hepatitis B vaccinations and screening for early enough detection to treat surgically.