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Should we rename some cancers to make them sound less scary?

24 January 2019

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, yet some tumours pose little threat, meaning some are calling for a new name. The idea is not without risks, says Charles Swanton

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Should we rename some cancers to make them sound less scary?

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