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'Needless' breast cancer deaths

Hundreds of poor women in England die needlessly from breast cancer every year, experts have warned. There are around 450 avoidable deaths among women from deprived areas each year, a study suggests.

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DH: Britain targets best cancer survival rates in Europe

The Department of Health (DH) has outlined its target for Britain to have the best cancer survival rates in Europe, but the government department said early diagnosis and treatment are vital.

More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but we want to become the best in Europe on survival rates. We know much more can be done to diagnose and treat cancer earlier.

We are spending £450 million to help diagnose cancer earlier, which will save thousands of extra lives every year, and we are investing more than £170 million over four years to expand and introduce pioneering new methods of screening for cancer.

We are also committed to reducing inequalities in cancer care - that's why our Be Clear On Cancer campaigns are aimed at more disadvantaged groups and try to build awareness of cancer symptoms.

– Department of Health spokesman

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