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Iconic German 'supermodel' Tatjana Patitz dies of breast cancer aged 56

Eiffel Tower illuminated in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer

Paris, Oct 1 (EFE/EPA).- The Eiffel Tower lit up in pink Friday as Paris began the Pink October campaign, the annual international health initiative held to raise awareness about breast cancer. (Camera: YOAN VALAT).B-ROLL OF THE EIFFEL TOWE ILLUMINATED IN PINK TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN PARIS, FRANCE.

Aspirin may be a remedy for aggressive breast cancer

Hustler founder Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Los Angeles, Feb 10 (EFE/EPA).- Porn mogul and defender of free of speech Larry Flynt died Wednesday in Los Angeles aged 78, according to US media reports.The Washington Post, CNN and NBC were among those citing confirmations from various close family members.Flynt founded the pornographic magazine "Hustler," with which he started a business empire in the adult entertainment industry and a career throughout which he staunchly advocated for and pushed the boundaries of free speech, defended lawsuits, was imprisoned for contempt, and survived an assassination attempt. (Camera: ETIENNE LAURENT). SHOT LIST: HUSTLER CASINO, LARRY FLYNT'S HANDPRINTS IN FRONT OF HIS HUSTLER SHOP, AND FLYNT'S HUSTLER SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, US.

Report: US Cancer Deaths Dropped By Roughly A Third In The Last Two Decades

A new analysis by the American Cancer Society reveals death from cancer in the United States fell 31% between 1991 and 2018. Nevertheless, the organization also estimates that this year, nearly 1.9 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 600,000 will die from it. According to UPI, cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Significant gains have been made in four of the deadliest and most common cancer, namely lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate. Lung cancer is still the most common cause of cancer death nationally. However, the data showed death rates for the disease fell 2.4% annually between 2009 and 2013 and 5% annually between 2014 and 2018.