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September Cancer Awareness Quick Facts

08 August, 2023

September is a busy cancer awareness month recognizing prostate, uterine, ovarian, leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid and childhood cancers. While many of these cancers do not have early detection tests or prevention messages, NCC is sharing quick facts on several for providers and public health partners to use and share.

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