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Teens Troubled by Stagnant Survival Rates

While in children and older Americans have dramatically improved in recent years, studies show survival statistics for remain virtually unchanged.

Why is there such a disparity?

The August 31, 2007, edition of discusses possible reasons why recent advancements have not helped this particular age group and steps being taken by advocacy groups to improve the situation. It also addresses some of the unique when being diagnosed or treated for .

NOTE: The cancer story is preceded by other science features. If you’d like to skip ahead, it starts a little after minute 13.

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