Director General of the Radiology National Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Kaprin, said that it is the most common type of cancer in men. In Russia, cancer of the trachea, bronchi and lung accounts for more than 16%, and in women – breast cancer (more than 22%). It has been reported DEA News.
He emphasized that malignant neoplasms of the respiratory tract in men occur in 16.4% of the cases. According to Kaprin, this type of cancer contributes greatly to mortality rates in all countries.
He added that screening programs detect approximately 72% of breast cancer cases at an early stage. The doctor emphasized that in the case of lung cancer, the indicator is lower, because it is more difficult to diagnose.
formerly Kaprin declarationIn addition to the fact that uncontrolled intake of dietary supplements (BAA) may affect the development of cancer, risk factors include obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse and red meat consumption.