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Joe Manchin: In those years, let's say prior to the 1970s, way back in the 50s and 60s, if you heard the word cancer, you thought it…

On the recordMay 6, 2014
In those years, let's say prior to the 1970s, way back in the 50s and 60s, if you heard the word cancer, you thought it was over, you really did.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin reflects on the historical perception of cancer before advancements in treatment.

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