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There are over 200 types (see http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2545) however only 13 account for over 95% of all cases. The most common cancer is skin cancer (from sun exposure) and the most deadly avoidable disease is lung cancer (smoking).

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