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The number of cancers detected at the earliest possible stage has risen in Scotland, according to new figures.
NHS Scotland's information services division found 24.3% of all breast, lung and bowel cancers in 2012 and 2013 were detected at stage one.
That represents an increase of 4.7% on the previous two years.
Despite the rise in early detection, cancer cases have continued to increase across the country, with about 30,000 Scots diagnosed with cancer in 2011.
Health Secretary Alex Neil said: "Cancer is a word that most of us dread hearing and dealing with a cancer diagnoses can be both difficult and scary.
"However it can be treated and beaten when detected at an early stage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28542064
NHS Scotland's information services division found 24.3% of all breast, lung and bowel cancers in 2012 and 2013 were detected at stage one.
That represents an increase of 4.7% on the previous two years.
Despite the rise in early detection, cancer cases have continued to increase across the country, with about 30,000 Scots diagnosed with cancer in 2011.
Health Secretary Alex Neil said: "Cancer is a word that most of us dread hearing and dealing with a cancer diagnoses can be both difficult and scary.
"However it can be treated and beaten when detected at an early stage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28542064