Survey of female cancer is under way

ONE OF the largest surveys of cancer in women was initiated yesterday by the Caring About Women and Cancer programme

ONE OF the largest surveys of cancer in women was initiated yesterday by the Caring About Women and Cancer programme. It brings together leading cancer experts, health-care professionals, academics and professional organisations from throughout Europe.

More than 10,000 women with breast and gynaecological cancers in 16 EU countries will be invited to participate by completing a questionnaire provided when they visit hospital. Interviews with doctors, families and national policy-makers will also be carried out.

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