The big C ... the government's strategy to tackle cancer
Cancer is the biggest cause of death in the UK with more than one in three people developing the disease at some point in their lives. Each day around 800 people across the country learn of a cancer diagnosis for the first time. Research into the causes of cancer and its treatment show its complexity - both genetic and lifestyle factors influence your chances of developing the disease. That's the bad news, but the good news is that there are ways of preventing it and ensuring that when caught early enough it can be treated successfully. This week the Government published their cancer strategy for the next few years. This will see increasing investment to extend screening for breast cancer, further action to encourage people to quit smoking - including the possibility of banning cigarette machines - and discussion on the use of sunbeds. Let me know what you think.
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