You've heard it referred to as the big "C" - cancer seems to touch us all somehow. Here are some of the most current statistics about cancer:
- The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2007 - 1,444,920 new cancer cases would be diagnosed in the United States.
- The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2007 - there would be 559,650 deaths from cancer, more that 1,500 per day.
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease.
The good news - thanks to early detection, prevention, public education and awareness, research, improvements in drugs and treatments, survival rates are increasing.
Cancer is a very large subject and Health WorldNet has broken it down in the categories above to make information easily accessible. Common Cancers divides cancer into 28 different types of cancer, Facilities highlights cancer treatment facilities, Advances / Research and Clinical Trials will help keep you informed of the latest developments as we go up against this deadly disease.
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