death sentence
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death sentences
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Rasonque, a new therapy from Revolution Medicine, is a milestone for treating a mutation that made pancreatic cancer a death sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
In early July, Lukwago likened his continued detention to "a death sentence" as he had chronic health problems affecting notably his lungs and spine.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Back then a diagnosis of inflammatory triple negative breast cancer was like being handed a death sentence," Lynette said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cancer is not the death sentence it used to be, but the sooner you catch it, the better the outcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
State courts overturned his conviction and death sentence, and he was subsequently acquitted of all charges and released.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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