What is the cure rate for childhood cancers?
a. less than 20% c. 50%
b. 40% d. greater than 70%
D
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A Incorrect. The cure rate for childhood cancers is greater than 70%, not less than 20%.
B Incorrect. The cure rate for childhood cancers is greater than 70%, not 40%.
C Incorrect. The cure rate for childhood cancers is greater than 70%, not 50%.
D Correct. With greater than 70% of children diagnosed with cancer surviving, childhood cancer has become a curable disease.
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