One in Two British People Likely to Develop Cancer

The Cancer Research UK has forecast that one in two British people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. This replaces a previous estimate that one in three would suffer from cancer. According to the study published in the British Journal of Cancer, age was the biggest risk factor for cancer, with other influences including smoking, obesity, diet, tanning and sunburn and lack of exercise. Cancer Research UK chief executive Harpal Kumar said, "We're living ...