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The fact is that some of the mice [tested on with AZT] have contracted cancer. It attacks bone marrow. It is very toxic.

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Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
Age: 69 †
Born: 1940
Born: October 9
Died: 2009
Died: December 16
Politician
South African Politician
Durban
South Africa
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