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Seeds for relapse of cancer planted early

Patients should not blame their diet or lifestyle when they suffer a deterioration because some cancer cells were likely present at the start that could not be detected and later multiplied

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ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

Wong Seng Weng

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When something bad happens in our lives, it is almost human nature to search for something, or someone, to blame. Often we blame ourselves.
"Doctor, is it because I ate something I shouldn't have?" asked Ms Y.
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