Cancer up

Apr 21, 2002

Uganda Gastro-Enterology Society (UGES) shows that research has projected that there will be approximately three million new cases of cancers of the digestive organs world-wide this year, with 2.2 million deaths.

By Joan MugenziUganda Gastro-Enterology Society (UGES) shows that research has projected that there will be approximately three million new cases of cancers of the digestive organs world-wide this year, with 2.2 million deaths.Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, the UGES secretary, says the large bowel cancer, also known as colon cancer or cancer of the large intestines is pausing a threat to Uganda.As part of the global campaign against cancers of the large bowels, UGES will on Friday hold a scientific conference on colorectal diseases, which embraces colorectal cancers.ends

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