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Schizophrenia increases risk of dying from cancer: study

(MSN Health and Fitness) UPDATED 2009-06-23

French researchers say that cancer is the second leading cause of death for people with schizophrenia. In a new study, the investigators found that cancer death rates among schizophrenics are four times the rate of the general population. This means that cancer is second only to suicide as a cause of death for people with this condition. Researchers say their finding suggests that doctors should pay closer attention to cancer prevention and detection for their schizophrenia patients. Read full story >

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