According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer ranks as the second leading global cause of death. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported 19.3 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer-related deaths in their 2020 GLOBOSCAN . Breast cancer, with 2.3 million cases worldwide, stands as the most prevalent. A concerning trend is the yearly increase in new cases. In 2016, approximately 3.5 million women in the United States had a history of breast cancer. Early diagnosis has proven to be the most effective strategy in combating breast cancer and other forms of cancer. Scientists worldwide are tirelessly working to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of diagnostic methods, as these factors directly impact patients lives.
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Elizabeth Whitman
NEW YORK, Jul 20 2011 (IPS) – Survey your surroundings and you ll discover that coal ash waste from coal burned to produce electricity is more present in everyday life than you might expect. To name a few places: toothpaste, cosmetics, wallboard, cement, and agricultural and winter de-icing products.
Coal ash, also known as coal combustion residues (CCRs), and its beneficial uses recycling it in commercial, consumer, or agricultural products- have lately been an area of controversy between those who seek greater regulation of coal ash reuse and those who unwaveringly promote it as economically and environmentally beneficial.
The U.S. (EPA) promotes the beneficial use of coal ash, but reports indicate that the agency is not fully aware of the potenti…