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Teen science fair project provides key to early-detection of pancreatic cancer

examiner.com (11 months and 30 days ago)

May 24, 2012

Are you over 60? You may be at risk for pancreatic cancer, and while it may seem hard to believe, there is a 15-year-old Maryland boy who just may have discovered a way to save your life... full story

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