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A Poll of Cancer Myths vs. Facts: Tell Us What You Think

In our cancer myths quiz, you’ll get to test your knowledge on common misconceptions about cancer.

With a plethora of cancer-related information out there, it could be difficult to determine what is fact and what is fiction. We want to hear about where you stand on these cancer-related facts (or myths), while providing the latest science-backed explanations.

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