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BBC News - Health

• At least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable, says charity
  The UK's survival rate lags behind comparable nations and that must change, says Cancer Research UK.
• Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer
  Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.
• How can we stop children vaping?
  The number of young people using electronic cigarettes has skyrocketed in the past two years.
• Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January
  The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
• My four-year wait to see an NHS dermatologist
  Waiting lists for non life-threatening conditions have reached record levels, leaving patients in pain.