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Many more people are living longer, able to make memories thanks to fewer cancer deaths. Cancer Research UK announced 247 deaths occur per 100,000 people annually, a 29% drop since the 1989 peak. Drops include 34% for stomach cancer and 19% for ovarian cancer, with cervical cancer falling 75% since the 1970s.
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