Lung cancer fatalities to overtake breast cancer deaths among European women

Predicted lung cancer deaths for women in Europe set to reach 14.24 per 100,000 of population in 2015 Lung cancer deaths among European women are set to overtake those from breast cancer for the first time this year. The trend is largely driven by women in the UK, say researchers. Predicted lung cancer deaths for women in Europe are set to rise by 9% between 2009 and 2015, reaching 14.24 per 100,000 of population.