Early breast cancer diagnosis could save 1,000 lives

2010-06-17T10:38:00

Almost 1,000 deaths from advanced breast cancer would be prevented each year if England's survival rates matched those in Norway and Sweden, research has shown.

Source: Science Photo Library

A total of 957 deaths from advanced breast cancer could be avoided each year in England if its early diagnosis rates matched those in Norway and Sweden, research has shown.

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