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Men warned of greater cancer risk |
 On 15 June, BBC published an article warning men of a greater cancer risk. A recently released study has found that men are 60% more likely to develop cancer and 70% more likely to die from it; among cancers that affect both sexes. These results surprised scientists and they said there is no known biological reason for this; their only assumption is that these it may be because women take better care of themselves.
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US Congress backs tobacco clampdown |
The US House of Representatives has backed a bill introducing tough new curbs on the tobacco industry. The House passed the bill by 307-97, a day after it was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate. It now goes to President Obama to be signed into law. The bill gives the US Food and Drug Administration strong powers to regulate the content and marketing of tobacco products.
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ASCO promotes personalizing cancer care |
 2 June, Orlando, Florida- This past weekend the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held their Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Oncologists and delegates from around the world gathered to review the latest scientific data, recognize the achievements of colleagues in the field, and celebrate the profession of oncology. The theme of the meeting emphasised “Personalizing Cancer Care.”
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 Discussion on National Cancer Control Plans and
World Cancer Declaration Target 1
Ask the Expert returns with a special discussion series focused on the World Cancer Declaration’s 2020 Targets and what can be done to achieve them. The series kicks off with Target One’s focus on National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs). From 25 May to 28 June 2009, Ask the Expert is providing Community members access to key resources and several opportunities to let us know about NCCP development in your country.
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Capacity-building workshops |
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 UICC announces a series of two-day workshops to provide training and
technical support to low- and middle-income countries to assist them to
use research to guide the development and evaluation of cancer
prevention programs.
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Leading NGOs call for international action to combat epidemic of NCDs |
 20 May, Geneva- In conjunction with the 62nd session of the World Health Assembly, which opened on Monday 18 May, UICC, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Heart Federation (WHF) hosted a joint event on yesterday on the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries. Opening the event was IDF President Martin Silink, who was followed by Ms. Bola Ojo, Executive Director of the World Heart Federation Africa Network, and Professor David Hill, President of UICC, who both gave brief key speeches about the growing epidemic of NCD like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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