Facts About Cancer

 

 

Nearly half of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at least once in their lives.

Washington Post

 

 

1 in 4 deaths in America are caused by cancer.

American Cancer Society

 

 

1 in 6 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer.

Strang Cancer Prevention Center

 

 

1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer.

Strang Cancer Prevention Center

 

 

Cancer claims twice as many lives as AIDS.

International Union Against Cancer

 

 

By 2020, an estimated 60% of all new cancer cases will occur in the developing world.

International Union Against Cancer

 

 

30% of all cancer cases could be prevented with current scientific knowledge.

International Union Against Cancer

 

 

80% of children with cancer live in developing countries.

International Union Against Cancer

 

 

Today, between 25% and 30% of all cancer deaths are due to tobacco use.

International Union Against Cancer