Civitans Hear Cancer Facts From Bridgeport Doctor
Dr. Philip Corso, president of the Bridgeport American Cancer Society, told Civitan members at United Hall Maplewood Avenue that 300 Bridgeport residents will die this year from cancer and 560 new cases will be discovered with 186 saved. He noted smoking raises lung cancer risk and that lung cancer deaths often involve heart disease, and cited a 15 million annual cancer research spend. He urged public education and stated he is a plastic surgery specialist.