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Cancer cases in people below 50 up nearly 80 percent in last three decades (www.aljazeera.com)
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About a million people aged below 50 die of cancer annually, a study says, projecting another 21 percent rise by 2030.

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[–] ZugZug 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Between cancer and Alzheimer’s getting old sucks.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It sucks even if you don't get particularly sick.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Still beats the alternative but it can certainly be difficult at times.