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Terminal Cancer

A federal judge advanced a former prisoner's suit against San Bernardino County and the California Department of Corrections over claims his prostrate cancer became terminal when the prison neglected his health care. 

LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge on Thursday advanced a former prisoner's suit against San Bernardino County and the California Department of Corrections over claims his prostate cancer became terminal when the prison neglected his health care. 

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