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I'd have done what Jolie did: cancer survivor
Analysis & Opinion: 15 May 13
With the internet abuzz with news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy, The Local speaks with a Swedish breast cancer survivor about the lose-lose equation she faced when she pondered removing her breasts.
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'Swedish celebrities have raised cancer awareness'
Science & Technology: 15 May 13
The Swedish Cancer Fund has welcomed Angelina Jolie's decision to write about her preventative mastectomy and said Swedish celebrities going public had helped "neutralize" the difficult task of talking about cancer.
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'Total smoking ban in Sweden by 2025'
Science & Technology: 13 Mar 13
Sweden should follow New Zealand's example and phase out smoking completely by 2025, representatives from several lung cancer groups in Sweden have argued.
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H&M burnt over super tan bikini campaign
Society: 20 Sep 12
Swedish clothing giant H&M has been slammed by Sweden's advertising watchdog over an ad campaign featuring a deeply tanned model that sparked outrage among cancer groups.
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'Cancer is contagious': Swedish teenagers
Science & Technology: 22 Aug 12
Nearly 50 percent of Swedish teenagers think that cancer is contagious and only one percent knew that it's possible to vaccinate against cervical cancer, according to a new study.
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H&M apologizes for super-tan bikini model ad
Society: 10 May 12
Swedish fashion giant H&M on Thursday reversed a previous defence of a swimwear campaign featuring a deeply tanned model following criticism from cancer groups in Sweden.
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Sweden plans to centralise cancer care
Politics: 23 May 11
Sweden plans to reduce the number of locations patients can receive care for certain types of cancer, in the hope of improving the overall quality of the care provided.
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New Swedish doc probed for missed cancer cases
Science & Technology: 19 May 11
Linköping University Hospital in central Sweden announced plans to review diagnoses by a doctor previously reported seven times for misdiagnosing cancer following revelations of similar errors at a Gothenburg hospital.
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Red Cross boss quits after scandal
National: 3 May 10
The head of the Swedish Red Cross has left his post, but insisted that his decision was not related to an alleged multi-million fraud committed against the organization.
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Swedes' generosity undented by recession
National: 14 Mar 10
The economic downturn and rising unemployment figures have not dented Swedish support for charities, according to new figures from the Swedish Fundraising Council (FRII).
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Former Red Cross chief faces court in fraud case
National: 15 Jan 10
The former head of communications of the Swedish Red Cross, Johan af Donner, is to be tried on embezzlement charges after investigations reveal he swindled charities out of nearly 8 million kronor ($1.13 million).
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Swedish generosity on the rise
National: 21 Dec 09
Swedes have become all the more generous despite – or perhaps because of – the economic crisis. The total amount donated to charity in 2009 will be around 5.2 billion kronor ($715 million).
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Red Cross fraud hits donor confidence
Society: 18 Oct 09
Public faith in the Swedish Red Cross has taken a beating in the wake of the embezzlement scandal involving its former communications chief, Johan af Donner.
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Probe widens against Red Cross fraudster
Society: 7 Jul 09
Damage claims against Johan af Donner, the former Red Cross communications chief suspected of embezzling millions from the organization, continue to grow.
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Ex-Red Cross boss faces new suspicions
National: 27 Jun 09
The former head of communications of the Swedish Red Cross was remanded in custody on Friday on charges of embezzlement amid suspicions that he may also have defrauded the Swedish Cancer Society.
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Red Cross fraudster faked his academic records: report
Business & Money: 22 Jun 09
The man suspected of defrauding the Swedish Red Cross of 2.7 million kronor ($336,000) to help fund a life of luxury reportedly built his career on falsified university transcripts.
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Remand order for Red Cross fraud suspect
Society: 16 Jun 09
The former head of communications at the Swedish Red Cross has been remanded in custody on suspicions of having defrauded the organization.
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Swedes back punitive tax on junk food
Society: 24 Mar 09
Swedes are in favour of introducing a punitive tax on junk foods to arrest the spread of cancer, a new survey shows. Almost 90 percent back tax cuts on healthier foods.
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Charitable Swedes defy credit crunch
National: 16 Dec 08
Swedish charities are predicting a record year for fundraising despite the ongoing financial crisis. Private donations have continued to increase despite credit crunch concerns although some companies are cutting back.
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Sporty Swedish teens pose for charity calender
Sport: 2 Dec 08
A Swedish girls football club has decided to raise money by producing and selling calendars featuring girls as young as 15-years-old in “athletic poses”.
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Swedish breast cancer survival rate nears 90 percent
Science & Technology: 28 Oct 08
Nearly nine out of ten women in Sweden suffering from breast cancer are likely to beat the disease, according to a new report.
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Immigrant women going without mammograms
Science & Technology: 29 Sep 08
Foreign born and low income women in Sweden are missing out on their right to mammograms, according to a new study.
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Swedes support tough measures against smoking
Society: 21 Apr 08
Every other Swede wants to prohibit the sale of tobacco products in grocery stores, according to a new study from the Swedish Cancer Society (Cancerfonden).
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Cancer care a 'regional lottery'
Science & Technology: 16 May 06
The chances of surviving cancer depend on where in Sweden the patient lives. That is the conclusion of a new report which highlights a series of failings and regional differences within Swedish cancer care.
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1,000 breast cancer errors a year
Science & Technology: 30 Apr 04
A controversial report highlights screening flaws, and women are urged to insure their breasts.
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