A new report shows that your chances of surviving cancer could be determined by where you live.
The study by the National Cancer Registry outlines cancer inequalities in Ireland.
The findings show that there is a poorer survival rate of all types of cancer patients from economically deprived areas, while a higher incidence of cancer was found in urban areas when compared with rural populations.
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Director of the National Cancer Registry Dr. Harry Comber, says the results are quite striking and more research is needed.