1 In 2 Scots 'Will Get Cancer'

Scots have a 50 percent of developing cancer in their lifetime, according to a charity.

According to a new medical study, one in two of those born in the early 1960s and beyond will be diagnosed with some form of the disease.

Survival rates have doubled over the last 40 years - around half of patients now survive the disease for more than 10 years. 

More than 60 percent of all cases diagnosed in people aged over 65. 

Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK spokeswoman in Scotland, said: “If people live long enough then most will get cancer at some point. But there’s a lot individuals can do to make it less likely – like giving up smoking, being more active, drinking less alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight.
 
“Research is driving up cancer survival but the figures released today show that significant challenges lie ahead. With more of us being diagnosed with cancer in future, there’s still so much more to do. That’s why we’re calling on people across Scotland to get a Unity Band or make a small donation to Cancer Research UK on World Cancer Day. A small gesture like this can make a truly big difference and help ensure that more families stay together for longer.”
 
“These research successes would not be possible without the commitment of our supporters, who fund the charity’s life-saving work. So we are calling on people throughout Scotland to unite and remember those lost to cancer, celebrate the survivors, and rally in support of those currently fighting the disease. World Cancer Day is a chance for everyone to make a difference and be a part of something momentous.”