Report says cancer death rates not dropping

Cancer death rates have not declined in Ireland since the 1980s, according to a new report carried out by the European Institute of Oncology.

Cancer death rates have not declined in Ireland since the 1980s, according to a new report carried out by the European Institute of Oncology.

Despite the Government's target of cutting the incidence of cancer cases by 15%, no progress has been made, according to the report.

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