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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1988

Page

6

Cancer rates shift as breast rise and lung drop in study

A National Cancer Institute report shows breast cancer at its highest incidence in history while lung cancer falls among men to its lowest rate this decade. The study covers 1950 through 1985, noting breast cancer deaths remain highest among women and that screening has not yet cut mortality enough to meet potential gains.

Washington National Cancer Institute NCI America

Fraud exposed groundhog myth in Punxsutawney feature

Report disputes Punxsutawney Phil's weather fame and lore citing groundhog biology and Weather Service facts. It quotes Penn State wildlife expert Brittingham and notes Phil’s age myth, elixir festival, and Candlemas links while debunking the February 2 significance.

Punxsutawney Phil Pennsylvania William Null Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Mr. Null Margaret Brittingham Wildlife Resources Penn State University National Weather Service James Wagner Santa Claus Tooth Fairy

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