Taking place on 28 and 29 May, the initiative is supported by local health centres, smoking cessation units, the Spanish association against cancer (AECC), Red Cross Mijas, youth and community groups and various municipal departments
The local branch of the Spanish AECC cancer association's 'for fairer care' campaign aims to raise awareness among the population about the fight against the disease
The rates for prostate and breast cancer are 'tied' but oncologists in the province are concerned about the increase in digestive problems in younger people
More and more patients are freezing their eggs or sperm with the help of the assisted reproduction unit at the Materno Infantil hospital in Malaga because of the risk that cancer or other medical treatments might compromise their fertility. It is free service and there's no waiting list
The AECC held an information day at the Vithas Xanit Hospital as part of its activities to mark World Cancer Research Day, which takes place on 26 September
The two Costa del Sol municipalities have announced a joint initiative to raise awareness of the importance of the fight against the disease in order to mark World Breast Cancer Day