Drop in smoking cuts cancer deaths in Europe (Reuters)
Drop in smoking cuts cancer deaths in Europe (Reuters)
Reuters - A decline in smoking in Europe and better screening mean fewer people are dying of cancer, but lung cancer deaths in women are rising in places like Scotland and Hungary where more women smoke, doctors said on Monday.
Many prostate cancers caught by screening won’t kill (Reuters)
Reuters - The number of prostate cancers diagnosed in UK men each year would jump from 30,000 to 160,000 if the country introduced population-wide screening for the disease, new research shows. However, many of those cancers are low-risk and may not lead to death.
Mesothelioma Litigation
Mesothelioma litigation first began in 1929. Since 1960 when it was established that exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma many more legal actions have taken place about this disease. Claims for mesothelioma can be large, sometimes totaling more than tens of millions of dollars.
Certain Childhood Cancers More Likely to Recur (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) — Some childhood cancers, particularly Ewing sarcomas and central nervous system tumors, carry the risk of late recurrence, U.S. researchers have found.
Health Tip: Having a Conversation About Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s a difficult task to inform friends and family.
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