- Leading cause of death in women aged 40-79
- Leading fatal disease among children under age 15.
- Second-leading cause of death in men
- Men have nearly a 1-in-2 lifetime risk of developing cancer.
- Women have more than a 1-in-3 lifetime risk of developing cancer.
- More than 88 million Americans now living will have can in their lifetime.
Cancer is always in the news, it is affecting more people today than ever before, right?
And playing no favorites
However, more people are survivging with cancer than ever before.
- 63% of those diagnosed with cancer will survive 5 years or longer!
Some facts come from The American Cancer Society, Caner Facts & Figures 2004. The above facts represent the US population, are presented for information only. The companies or certificates are not endorsed by The American Cancer Society.
The seven classic early warning signs of cancer, which can be remembered by the acronym CAUTION, are the following:
- Change in bowel or bladder habits.
- A sore that does not heal.
- Unusual bleeding or discharge.
- Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere.
- Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
- Obvious change in a wart or mole.
- Nagging cough or hoarseness.
The good news is that with increasing information and treatment methods available today, millions of people are either living with, or have been cured of, cancer and the risk of developing most types of cancer can be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle. What about the cost of cancer?
Do you have excellent medical insurance?
