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More than half of the cancers found by Galleri in the study were at an early stage, when they might be curable.

More than half the cancers were detected at an early stage, where they are easier to treat and potentially curable.

Ms Wood said Ms Shemirani died from the progression of a disease which was curable but not treated.

Antibiotics are used to treat the infection, which according to the Cleveland Clinic is curable if diagnosed and treated early but can also lead to chronic or recurring symptoms.

Thousands are buried under rubble of destroyed buildings and thousands more will die slowly of illnesses that would have been curable had they had access to medical care.