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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. Half of all men and one third of all women will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Which types of cancer have the highest prevalence among both men and women?

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Answer:

The correct answer is: lung cancer and colorectal cancer

Step-by-step explanation:

Cancer is a serious medical condition that is caused by abnormal cell growth that has the capacity to spread and invade other parts of the body.

Common symptoms include formation of a lump, chronic cough, abnormal bleeding and unexplained weight loss.

The most common types of cancer in both males and females are lung cancer and colorectal cancer

The most common type of cancer in females is breast cancer and in males is prostate cancer.

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