Memo: World Cancer Day: 10 Facts on EU Action to Fight Cancer

In 2008 (latest figures available), an estimated 2.4 million new cases of cancer, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, were diagnosed in EU countries - 55% in men, and 45% in women. The most commonly diagnosed cancers were prostate, colorectal, breast and lung cancer. Yet it is estimated that more than one third of cancers are preventable.

Where does the EU come into the picture? A few days ahead of World Cancer Day (Monday 4th February), this report present 10 little known facts about EU action in the field of cancer.

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