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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Harriette Boucher

One person could be diagnosed with cancer every two minutes until 2040

More than 6 million people in England could be diagnosed with cancer by 2040, according to a group of 60 cancer charities.

Experts have said the new figures, which would see someone diagnosed every two minutes, are the result of lifestyle choices and an ageing population.

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